What size does Cabo Verde work best at?

2–4 ft is the working range. Below that it goes flat; above, it stops being fun and the lineup thins out.

When is the best season to surf Cabo Verde?

Peak season runs through the months when the swell window aligns and trade winds blow offshore. See the month strip in Wave fit for the working window.

What swell direction does Cabo Verde need?

Cabo Verde works on a s - nw groundswell with north easterly winds.

What are the main hazards?

no concerns. Reef booties are common at reef breaks; check tide and crowd conditions before paddling out.

What type of wave is Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde is a varies breaking wave over beach. Short, messy beachbreak peaks.

Sechura, North Peru, Peru

Cabo Verde

-6.371, -80.639

Edited by Thomas Jackson

Verified May 2026

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Varies · BeachBeginner → Intermediate2–4 ftMar – Sep

An average beachbreak sitting on the Piura/Lambayeque border, Cabo Verde is remote North Peru coast with almost no surf traffic. SW swell is the primary driver here because Lobos de Tierra island blocks much of the W swell window, limiting face height to around head-high on the better days. S through NW swells fill in on a medium-consistency basis, working across all tides in the 2-6ft range. This is a solo session kind of place, realistically suited only to beginners or surfers who can handle rippy, onshore beach conditions without backup nearby. Bottom: sand. Season: year-round with peak SW swells. Consistency: medium. Expect no facilities, no parking infrastructure, and no other surfers, which is either the appeal or the warning depending on who you are.

Wave fit

Skill suited

Beginner → Intermediate

BegIntAdv

Best months

Mar – Sep

Character

Short, messy beachbreak peaks.

Conditions

When it works

Swell window

S - NW

Offshore wind

North easterly

Optimum tide

All tides

Size range

2-6ft

Medium

Hazards

No concerns

Trip planning

Quick facts

Wetsuit

2mm

What to bring

Longboard or funboard for small onshore days
Fish or mid-length for cleaner 3-4ft SW swell

Lineup

Mellow lineup

Where it sits

Location

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About this break

What it's actually like

Crowd Access Nearby Alternatives

Crowd & Localism

Virtually nobody surfs here. The isolation and inconsistent, often poor-quality surf keeps the lineup empty almost year-round. Zero localism pressure, but that also means zero help if something goes wrong.

Access & Facilities

No facilities and no formal parking at this break. Access involves navigating remote road infrastructure in the Bayovar region. Bring all water and food. The closest services are significant distances away. Self-sufficiency is not optional.

Nearby Alternatives

When Cabo Verde is unsurfable, the broader Bayovar headland offers higher-quality options. Nonura is a setup accessible by 4WD only. Reventazón, on the south side of the Ilescas National Reserve, picks up more swell and offers a step up in quality for those willing to explore.

10-day swell, wind and tide