San Bartolo
Punta Hermosa · Peru
Beach break in a baygood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Long beach with soft lefts by the northern point. 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 | Beach break in a bay |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | -12.388, -76.782 |
FAQ
Is San Bartolo good for beginners?
Yes, San Bartolo 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 San Bartolo 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/san-bartolo. 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
- Pico Alto — Big-wave reef, advanced surfers
- Punta Rocas — Right-hand reef break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Peñascal — Right-hand reef, advanced surfers
- Puerto Viejo — Point-beach break, beginners
- Cerro Azul — Point at the pier, beginners and intermediates