El Ñuro
Mancora · Peru
Reef point at the piergood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Long left along the reef by the fishing pier; turtles. Best wind — SE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Reef point at the pier |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | -4.217, -81.178 |
FAQ
Is El Ñuro good for beginners?
El Ñuro is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for El Ñuro today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#peru-mancora/el-nuro. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Mancora
- Zorritos — surf spot, beginners and intermediates
- Punta Sal — Reef-beach break by the headland, beginners and intermediates
- Máncora — Left-hand point, beginners and intermediates
- Vichayito — Beach break with a reef, beginners and intermediates
- Los Órganos — Left-hand point at the pier, beginners and intermediates
- Cabo Blanco — Left-hander barrel over the reef, advanced surfers