Máncora sits in the warm north of Peru and combines waves with reliable afternoon wind. The water is warm and the mood is relaxed. If you are after a Pacific feel without a thick wetsuit, this is the place.
Profile
| Best time to visit | May to October |
| Wind | reliable afternoon sea breeze |
| Water | warm, warm north of Peru |
| Level | beginner to advanced |
| Area | Máncora, northern coast of Peru |
The area
Máncora lies on the northern coast of Peru and brings waves and wind together. The warm north of the country keeps the water at a pleasant temperature. The result is a spot that combines wave riding and kiting.
Who & when
The spot suits beginners to advanced riders, depending on how strong the wind and the waves are running. The best window runs from May to October, when the sea breeze is most reliable. The wind typically builds through the afternoon.
Good to know
The warm water in northern Peru makes long sessions possible without a thick wetsuit. The afternoon sea breeze is reliable but usually only gets going later in the day. In the mornings it pays to keep an eye on the waves.
Our impression
Máncora stands for the warm Pacific north with waves and afternoon wind, pleasantly relaxed. For us it is a destination for anyone who wants to combine waves and wind without any rush. The easy-going mood fits the reliable rhythm of the sea breeze.