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Pacasmayo windsurfing holidays, with the Peru experts.
Pacasmayo Windsurf HolidaysPacasmayo in Northern Peru is home to the longest windsurf wave in the world and, in our opinion, is the best kitesurf wave spot on the Planet!!
The Pacasmayo season at a glance
The strongest, most reliable windsurf months are highlighted below — based on our own time on the water here, not guesswork.
Why you'll love windsurfing in Pacasmayo!
Pacasmayo Windsurf Holidays
Pacasmayo in Northern Peru is home to the longest windsurf wave in the world and, in our opinion, is the best kitesurf wave spot on the Planet!! You can find bigger waves in places like Maui and Mauritius, but in terms of reliability and perfect setup; it does not get much better. Imagine set after set after set, rolling and peeling for almost 1km. Normally the first thing to give out are your legs, not the wave. You can probably do more bottom turns on a week's holiday to windsurf Pacasmayo than you have done in your life! The waves here are perfectly formed but do not carry much power so super easy. This is a great location for confident independent windsurfers who want to start the wave riding. The only problem is that once you have been here, nothing else is as good!
Pacasmayo involves a flight to Lima, then an internal flight to Trujillo, finishing with a 2-hour transfer. It is best to plan for a minimum of 10 days, although with some good connections, a week is possible. There is a nice local town, just a short walk from our accommodation, with some really good local restaurants and cafes, and they are very cheap. There are ATMs, a Pharmacy, and all the basics that you may need there.
Please note that due to the very low standard of accommodation, unreliable communication with the destination, and lack of liability insurance, Planet Travel no longer offer a booking service for this location. However, we are happy to give advice on the destination if you need it, as we have been there many times
Speak to a Peru expert
We've ridden every spot and stayed in every hotel we sell in Peru. Tell us your dates and level — we'll tell you honestly whether Pacasmayo is your best match.
Skill level match
How well Pacasmayo suits each stage of your windsurf journey.
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Recommended hotels in Pacasmayo
We've stayed in them, walked the beaches and checked the windsurf logistics — these are the ones we'd book ourselves.
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The Lighthouse Wave Camp
- Perfect location for windsurfers and kitesurfers to access the waves at Pacasmayo
- Simple but well run accommodation
- Spacious rooms with views over the bay
Want to explore the rest of Peru?
Our top recommended hotels across Peru — on and off the water — perfect to weave into a tailor-made tour with your Pacasmayo stay.
Around
£425/night
Hotel Monasterio
Cusco And Sacred Valley Discover this hotel →
Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel
Cusco And Sacred Valley Discover this hotel →
Around
£180/night
Jw Marriott Miraflores
Lima Discover this hotel →
Around
£400/night
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Peru Amazon Discover this hotel →Windsurf, plus the Peru you'd hate to miss
Combine your Pacasmayo stay with everything else worth travelling for — every tour built around your dates, level and budget.
Talk to a Windsurf travel expert — not a call centre.
Tell us your dates, your level and what a perfect week looks like. We'll come back with a shortlist of spots with the right conditions and the right hotel — usually within one working day.
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