21 Punta de Lobos | Punta de Lobos | Pichilemu, Chile | Long left-hand point break, cold water, powerful waves | April to October | Wetsuit recommended due to cold water | Long left-hand point | 12-16°C (54-61°F) |
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22 Mancora | Mancora | Piura, Peru | Consistent waves, warm water, great for beginners and longboarders | December to March | Stay near the beach for easy access to waves | Soft left-hand point | 23-26°C (73-79°F) |
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23 Chicama | Chicama | La Libertad, Peru | World’s longest left-hand wave, ideal for long rides | March to October | Best experienced with a boat to take you back after long rides | Long left-hand point | 17-21°C (63-70°F) |
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24 Florianópolis | Florianópolis | Santa Catarina, Brazil | Multiple breaks, good for all levels, vibrant surf culture | April to October | Explore different beaches for a variety of wave types | Beach and reef breaks | 20-26°C (68-79°F) |
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25 Cacimba do Padre | Cacimba do Padre | Fernando de Noronha, Brazil | Stunning island location, powerful barrels, suited for advanced surfers | December to March | Check swell and wind conditions before hitting the waves | Heavy beach break | 26-28°C (79-82°F) |
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26 Montañita | Montañita | Santa Elena, Ecuador | Famous right-hand point break, consistent year-round | December to April | Enjoy the lively town and surf culture post-session | Right-hand point break | 23-27°C (73-81°F) |
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27 El Sunzal | El Sunzal | La Libertad, El Salvador | Long right-hand point break, great for longboarding | March to October | Crowds can be heavy, early morning sessions are best | Right-hand point break | 27-29°C (81-84°F) |
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28 Pavones | Pavones | Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica | Long left-hand point break, ideal for experienced surfers | April to October | Be prepared for long paddles and stunning rides | Long left-hand point | 26-28°C (79-82°F) |
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29 Puerto Escondido | Puerto Escondido | Oaxaca, Mexico | Known as the Mexican Pipeline, offers powerful, heavy barrels | April to October | Not for the faint-hearted; suited for advanced surfers only | Heavy beach break | 27-29°C (81-84°F) |
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30 Punta Hermosa | Punta Hermosa | Lima, Peru | Multiple breaks, consistent waves, vibrant surf scene | Year-round, best from April to October | Explore the variety of breaks within walking distance | Beach and reef breaks | 17-21°C (63-70°F) |
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