Pico Alto
Punta Hermosa · Peru
Big-wave reefgood for advanced surfers
One of South America's biggest waves, pros only on a huge swell. Best wind — NE/E.
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 | Big-wave reef |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | -12.355, -76.82 |
FAQ
Is Pico Alto good for beginners?
Pico Alto 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 Pico Alto 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-punta-hermosa/pico-alto. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Punta Hermosa
- Pulpos — Right-hand reef, intermediates and advanced surfers
- El Silencio — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Caballeros — Right-hand reef, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Señoritas — Reef break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Punta Rocas — Right-hand reef break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Peñascal — Right-hand reef, advanced surfers
- San Bartolo — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Puerto Viejo — Point-beach break, beginners
- Cerro Azul — Point at the pier, beginners and intermediates