Punta Sal
Mancora · Peru
Reef-beach break by the headlandgood for beginners and intermediates
Soft right by the point, works on north swells. 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-beach break by the headland |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | -3.98, -80.975 |
FAQ
Is Punta Sal good for beginners?
Yes, Punta Sal works for beginners (and not only). 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 Punta Sal 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/punta-sal. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Mancora
- Zorritos — surf spot, 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
- El Ñuro — Reef point at the pier, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Cabo Blanco — Left-hander barrel over the reef, advanced surfers