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Go to la Herradura and instead of going to the point walk 100 yards north until you get near Salto del Fraile, get in where there is a peak with the heaviest lip of Lima.
English (Translate this text in English): Go to la Herradura and instead of going to the point walk 100 yards north until you get near Salto del Fraile, get in where there is a peak with the heaviest lip of Lima.
English (Translate this text in English): Go to la Herradura and instead of going to the point walk 100 yards north until you get near Salto del Fraile, get in where there is a peak with the heaviest lip of Lima.
English (Translate this text in English): Go to la Herradura and instead of going to the point walk 100 yards north until you get near Salto del Fraile, get in where there is a peak with the heaviest lip of Lima.
DistanceIn the city
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Caplinas
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperiencePros or kamikaze only...
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypePoint-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomFlat rocks with sand
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Good wind directionSouthEast, East
Swell sizeStarts working at 3m-3.5m / 10ft-12ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementFalling tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Pollution
Additional Information
Well paddle hard, you have to be in a great condition, also mentally, and hold on to your b@alls because you might just loose them.
English (Translate this text in English): Well paddle hard, you have to be in a great condition, also mentally, and hold on to your b@alls because you might just loose them.
English (Translate this text in English): Well paddle hard, you have to be in a great condition, also mentally, and hold on to your b@alls because you might just loose them.
English (Translate this text in English): Well paddle hard, you have to be in a great condition, also mentally, and hold on to your b@alls because you might just loose them.
Atmosphere
Well heaviest lip around, breaks on top of a sunken boat, you could probably call it artificial, be careful no one knows exactly what's underneath the wave.
English (Translate this text in English): Well heaviest lip around, breaks on top of a sunken boat, you could probably call it artificial, be careful no one knows exactly what's underneath the wave.
English (Translate this text in English): Well heaviest lip around, breaks on top of a sunken boat, you could probably call it artificial, be careful no one knows exactly what's underneath the wave.
English (Translate this text in English): Well heaviest lip around, breaks on top of a sunken boat, you could probably call it artificial, be careful no one knows exactly what's underneath the wave.
General
Heavy, out there for the brave.
English (Translate this text in English): Heavy, out there for the brave.
English (Translate this text in English): Heavy, out there for the brave.
English (Translate this text in English): Heavy, out there for the brave.
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By salva_tor3@hotmail.com , 25-06-2006
caplina - this wave is only for bodyboarders profesionals , its serious..