Cabo Blanco
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Cabo Blanco is the Peruvian Tahiti...... It is really barreling; if you have a helmet use it !!! No words to describe the Barrels.......... Sure the best of Sudamerica. Don't drop in anybody or you will be killed by the reef and then by the locals.
Atmosphere:
Be careful with the reef and with the crowd. When the spot is functioning, the crowd is impossible. Recommended with a North Swell.
Additional Info:
The best left barrel of The American Continent. Perfect and classic left pipeline from 1 to 3 meters approx. Dangerous reef closeness. Not suitable for beginners.
Location
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Go by the North Panamericana, at the Km 1137 is the town of El Alto, from there starts an asfalted road of 7 Km aprox. out to Cabo Blanco. Suitable for all kind of vehicles. You can reach this town by bus, too.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Ultra crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Localism
Videos
Nearby spots
1.19 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
4.08 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
6.03 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |