Puerto Viejo
Punta Hermosa · Peru
Point-beach breakgood for beginnersboard rental nearby
Long soft left, a beginners' classic. Best wind — NE, mornings are calmer.
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 | Point-beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | -12.57, -76.71 |
FAQ
Is Puerto Viejo good for beginners?
Yes, Puerto Viejo works for beginners. Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Puerto Viejo 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/puerto-viejo-pe. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
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- 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
- Cerro Azul — Point at the pier, beginners and intermediates