Mancora Surf Guide

A tropical break with points and beach breaks, Mancora is home to waves great for all levels, and tons of surf schools.

Quick Facts

Warmer water drawing more crowds

Several point and beach breaks

Being developed, but not yet fully developed

Lots of schools and surf camps in the area

Surf Season in Mancora

The best times of year to surf in Mancora are the winter months there, or the North American summer months. You might find waves all year long, but the wind really is the factor here. From April to October, you’ll find the most clean days with the least amount of blowouts. However, this is not a super consistent spot, so you may experience blown-out days any time of year here. When it is pumping during the winter, you will find clean point breaks and beach breaks.

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Where to Surf in Mancora

There are several breaks around Mancora, but most notable is the point break. In the right conditions, it can pump to overhead. It’s a solid left for intermediates with a lot of space to practice turning. The inside waves offer something for beginners as well, which is where you’ll find the surf schools and surf camps hanging out.

  • Crowds - Some, especially in their summer

  • Surfer Level - Beginner, Intermediate

  • Ideal Swell - N, NE, S, SE

  • Ideal Wind - E, SE, Light

  • Break Type - Points and beach

  • Consistency - 50%

  • Be Aware: Rocky at low tide

Surf Camps and Classes in Mancora

Here are our two favorite surf camps in Mancora, Peru:

  • Surf Racer House - Surf Racer House is an awesome little surf community. They have surf lessons, skateboard lessong, and kitesurfing lessons. They offer both affordable 5 day camps and all-inclusive 5 day camps. They have their own little skae bowl as well!

  • La Maison Eco House - Just a few minutes from the beach, is an awesome surf camp located within walking distance of everything in town. They offer 5 day camps and weeklong camps.

Other Things to Do in Mancora

When you’re not busy surfing in Mancora, there are a few other things you might want to check out:

  • Explore nearby beaches like Punta Sal, Vichayito, and Los Pocitos. You can also head down to Lobitos for more surfing. The buses or tuk-tuks can take you there for a reasonable rate.

  • Take a kite-surfing lesson! Mancora is home to some solid kite-surfing schools, and it’s a great place to give it a go.

  • Go whale-watching. In the Peruvian winter, humpbacks stay in the area to mate and give birth. They often can be seen breaching during this time.

  • Try the food! Eat local lobster, try some of the delicious Peruvian ceviche, and take in the rich culinary tradition in the area.

Getting to (and around) Mancora

Mancora is fairly far from Lima. A bus trip with REDBUS will take you nearly a full day. If you decide to rent a car, the trip will take basically the same. However, you can stop in one of many places along the way to break it up, including Trujillo, Chiclayo, or Chimbote.

You also can fly into Puera, Tumbes, or Talara. To get to these airports, you’ll need to fly through Lima. These airports are all around an hour away from Mancora, making your trip much easier.

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