La Herradura
Lima · Peru
Left-hand pointgood for advanced surfers
Powerful long left, works only on big south swell. Best wind — E/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 | Left-hand point |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | -12.171, -77.039 |
FAQ
Is La Herradura good for beginners?
La Herradura is a spot for 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 La Herradura 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-lima/la-herradura. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Lima
- Redondo — Point on pebbles, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Makaha — Point on pebbles, beginners and intermediates
- Waikiki — surf spot, beginners and intermediates
- La Pampilla — Point on pebbles, beginners and intermediates
- Barranquito — Point on pebbles, intermediates
- Agua Dulce — Beach break, beginners