La Pampilla
Costa Verde · Lima, Peru · Reef break
Local time — · Sunrise 05:35 · Sunset 18:11
Reading the ocean.
SWELLRADAR is requesting a verified marine run for La Pampilla.
Spot intelligence.
La Pampilla is promoted from a generic Lima marker to a consistent reef forecast. Southwest groundswell and northeast wind define the cleanest window; the tide profile remains broad because the source reports the break working through the range.
Profile source · Surf-Forecast Pampilla guideProfile geometry
Swell axis SW · 225°
Offshore wind from NE · Intermediate profile
Wave
Consistent left and right reef peaks along the Costa Verde
Rock reef and rounded beach stones
Swell window
SW groundswell
0.6–2.6 m offshore ranking band
Clean wind
NE offshore
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Broad tide range
Qualitative timing guidance
Field guide
Read the break.
Character · setup · local read
Field guide
Read the break.
Character
01La Pampilla is defined by consistent left and right reef peaks along the costa verde over rock reef and rounded beach stones. The shape can change with swell angle, period and the active section, so the live score should always be paired with a visual check from shore.
Best setup
02SW groundswell swell, ne offshore and broad tide range form the profile baseline. SWELLRADAR treats 0.6–2.6 m as a working range, not a guarantee of breaking-wave size.
Lineup read
03Choose a peak that matches your experience and reassess it as tide and crowd change. Pay particular attention to rock impact, crowded lineup, water quality after runoff. Local signs and advice always take priority.
Know before you paddle
Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.
Optional community layerRecent surfer reportsVoluntary and potentially incomplete. Not used for the forecast or Surf Score.
The break
Reef break
Intermediate. Works best with SW groundswell swell.
Timing
NE offshore
Broad tide range. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.
Data note
Model data unavailable
SWELLRADAR withholds numerical conditions, scores and surf windows until a quality-checked marine forecast is available.