La Herradura
Chorrillos · Lima, Peru · Point break
Local time — · Sunrise 05:34 · Sunset 18:11
Reading the ocean.
SWELLRADAR is requesting a verified marine run for La Herradura.
Spot intelligence.
La Herradura is calibrated as Lima's powerful left point rather than a beach break. South-southwest groundswell and southerly offshore wind drive the score, with low tide receiving the documented bonus.
Profile source · Surf-Forecast La Herradura guideProfile geometry
Swell axis SSW · 203°
Offshore wind from NNE · Advanced profile
Wave
Powerful left-hand point break
Rock point and reef
Swell window
SSW–SW groundswell
1.0–4.2 m offshore ranking band
Clean wind
SE–S offshore
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Low tide
Qualitative timing guidance
Field guide
Read the break.
Character · setup · local read
Field guide
Read the break.
Character
01La Herradura is defined by powerful left-hand point break over rock point and reef. 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
02SSW–SW groundswell swell, se–s offshore and low tide form the profile baseline. SWELLRADAR treats 1.0–4.2 m as a working range, not a guarantee of breaking-wave size.
Lineup read
03This is an advanced profile: positioning, entry and exit should be assessed before committing. Pay particular attention to sea urchins and rocks, powerful long-period sets, crowded takeoff. Local signs and advice always take priority.
Know before you paddle
Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.
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The break
Point break
Advanced. Works best with SSW–SW groundswell swell.
Timing
SE–S offshore
Low tide. 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.