Waikiki Beach Lima
Lima, Peru
Lima's most storied surf break — where the city's surf culture was born in the 1950s, delivering consistent left-hand Pacific waves year-round.
Lima, Peru
Lima's most storied surf break — where the city's surf culture was born in the 1950s, delivering consistent left-hand Pacific waves year-round.
Location
Miraflores, Lima
Best For
Surfing, Intermediate–Advanced
Water Temp
16–22°C year-round
Crowds
Busy on weekend mornings
Parking
Costa Verde roadside parking
Facilities
Surf Schools, Rentals, Showers
Waikiki Beach Lima is the birthplace of Peruvian surf culture — named after its Hawaiian counterpart by Lima's first surfers in the 1950s, when the sport was introduced to Peru's capital. Situated along the Costa Verde cliff-backed coastline of Miraflores, the break delivers long, rideable left-hand waves that have shaped generations of Peruvian surfers.
The Humboldt Current running along Peru's coast keeps the water cooler than you'd expect for a tropical country, but produces remarkably consistent swells year-round. The left-hand point break can produce rides of up to 200 metres on a good swell, making it a serious destination for intermediate and advanced surfers. Several surf schools operate here, making it also accessible for beginners with instruction.
Between sets, the backdrop of Miraflores' cliffs is spectacular — paragliders launch from above, and the clifftop Malecón promenade fills with spectators watching the ocean action below. The Lima surf scene is tight-knit and welcoming, and the beach buzzes with energy on summer weekends.
Take the Costa Verde road ramp from Av. Bajada de los Baños in Miraflores. Rideshares from Miraflores centre take 5–10 minutes. Street parking available on Costa Verde.
Swells are more consistent April–October (Lima's winter). Summer (Dec–Mar) brings warmer water and bigger crowds. Early mornings offer the calmest conditions and fewer surfers in the lineup.
A wetsuit (3/2 mm minimum) is essential year-round. Respect lineup priority — locals have right of way. Check the surf forecast on Magic Seaweed or Windguru before visiting. Surf rentals available on the beach.