Pukana Surf offers surfboard rentals and guided beach surf trips from Lima, with equipment, wetsuits and optional day trips to better breaks south of the city. Expect cool water, variable coastal winds, and hands-on local instruction suited to swimmers with a moderate fitness level.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the Miraflores seawall to the insulation of Pacific mist and the steady hiss of breaking waves; the city hum recedes and the ocean dares you forward. Pukana Surf operates from Lima’s coastal fringe, where morning swell and coastal wind shape a surf culture stretching back through pre-Inca times—coastal peoples rode waves here long before modern boards arrived.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–8 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: able to swim comfortably, perform repeated paddling and pop-ups for short intervals.
Wildlife
History
Coastal Peruvian cultures rode waves long before modern surfboards; Lima’s contemporary surf traditions grew alongside 20th-century beach clubs and schools like Pukana.
Conservation
Respect beach cleanups and use reef-safe sunscreen; coastal erosion and marine life disturbance are local concerns—pack out trash and avoid stepping on reefs.
Reserve your spot on the Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wetsuit fit matters
Bring or request the right wetsuit size and a hood if you run cold—the Humboldt Current keeps water cool year-round.
Check tides and swell
Morning low-to-mid tides often expose better sandbanks; check a local surf report before heading out.
Protect your shoulders
Paddling and pop-ups are repetitive—warm up and avoid sessions if you have shoulder issues.
Book the surftrip early
If you want the day trip to Playa Puerto Viejo reserve in advance — min three people and an 8am departure.
Full wetsuit (3/2 or 4/3)
Keeps you warm in Lima’s cool Pacific waters and extends session length.
Surfboard (longboard or shortboard)
Choice depends on skill—longboards for stability, shortboards for performance.
Reef booties or aqua shoes
Protect feet from rocky entry points and cooler sand/rock bottoms.
High-SPF reef-safe sunscreen
Sun is strong even on overcast days; use reef-safe formulas to protect marine life.
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