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El Nuro: surf spot in Máncora
- Wave
- Beach break, left-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- N (offshore wind: S)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Nov – Mar: November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 21–25°C (boardshorts (warmest) to shorty or rash vest (coldest))
- Location
- Máncora, Peru (-4.2178, -81.1858)
Other surf spots in Máncora
- Máncora: Reef break, left-hander, all levels, faces NNW (offshore wind: SSE), best tide: all tides
- Los Organos: Reef break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces NNW (offshore wind: SSE), best tide: mid to high, rising
Places to stay near El Nuro
- Casa Camu (10 km away): Holiday rental
- Villa Vichayo (10 km away): Hotel
- Villa Sirena (10 km away): Hotel
- La Fragata Bungalows (10 km away): Hotel
- Maracol Bungalows Vichayito (10 km away): Hotel
- Villa al Fé (10 km away): Hotel
- Casa Safran (10 km away): Guesthouse
- Vistazul (11 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near El Nuro
- Departamento Las Pocitas Mancora (17 km away)
- On shore kitesurf school (19 km away)
- Wayra Kite Surf School (19 km away)
- Geko Kite and Surf (19 km away)
- Inka Warrior Surf School (19 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf El Nuro?
El Nuro is in Máncora, where the best surf season is Nov – Mar (November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the S.
What wind is offshore at El Nuro?
El Nuro faces N, so wind from the S blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the N blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf El Nuro?
The best tide at El Nuro is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is El Nuro good for beginners?
El Nuro is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near El Nuro?
The nearest places to stay are Casa Camu (10 km away), Villa Vichayo (10 km away), Villa Sirena (10 km away) and La Fragata Bungalows (10 km away). Swell Cabin lists 258 places to stay within 10 km of Máncora.
What is the surf forecast for El Nuro?
Swell Cabin rates El Nuro hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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