About This Spot
Mancora, Peru is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Peru.
Situated in South America, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SSW–SW–WSW winds, peaking from June to December, Mancora, Peru delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Very good winds and very consistent. The wind direction is always S to SW and this is side to side on for the bay in Mancora. The actual wind and wave in Mancora itself can be hit or miss, with an average of 3-4 days of wind a week. Its a short drive to find the winds, all you need to do is drive to 20 mins to 1 hour to one of the many other spots further south thar are more exposed to the wind. Mancora is the best place to base your self.
When to Go
Mancora is gifted with amazing weather year around. With the clashing of the warm and cool ocean currents just to the south, a great micro climate has been created. The average air temperature 80°F / 28C all year with cool nights. The ocean water in and around Mancora is trunks 365 days a year. There is the off chance that you will need a spring suit to cut some chill from the wind. Keep in mind that the water just 45 min south is much colder and full suits are mandatory in the winter and spring suit to shorty in the summer. The water temp is very dependent on the currents.
What to Expect
The water here is beautiful. In Mancora you have everything from the point which has a great left hand peeling wave that is pretty easy to kite on to beach break launch ramps that are more down in the bay. The point starts off as cobble stone rocks that on a low tide can be exposed and will take your fins right off. High tide there is nothing to worry about. The inside of the point is all sand. Past the point you have open beach with a sandy bottom.
Wind & Conditions
SSW · SW · WSW
Best wind direction
Very good winds and very consistent. The wind direction is always S to SW and this is side to side on for the bay in Mancora. The actual wind and wave in Mancora itself can be hit or miss, with an average of 3-4 days of wind a week. Its a short drive to find the winds, all you need to do is drive to 20 mins to 1 hour to one of the many other spots further south thar are more exposed to the wind. Mancora is the best place to base your self.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The water here is beautiful. In Mancora you have everything from the point which has a great left hand peeling wave that is pretty easy to kite on to beach break launch ramps that are more down in the bay. The point starts off as cobble stone rocks that on a low tide can be exposed and will take your fins right off. High tide there is nothing to worry about. The inside of the point is all sand. Past the point you have open beach with a sandy bottom.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Fly to Tumbes and drive 1.5 hours, or Piura and drive 2.5 hours to Mancora. You can also fly to Guayaquil, Ecuador and take a 6 hour bus ride directly to Mancora. Getting transportation from any of the airports is easy. The cheapest way is to fly to Lima as there are often very cheap flights from Ft.Lauderdale and Miami. From Lima to Mancora is 15 hour bus ride, but there are 2 companies which provide sleeper buses with seats that fully recline into a bed. The ride up the coast is a good way to see the country. Cruz del Sur and Excluciva; you can purchase Cruz del Sur tickets online. Be warned that Spirit Airlines from Ft. Lauderdale, while cheap, only allows 1 bag for luggage; not 1 suitcase and 1 kite bag.
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