Peru · Piura · #10 of Peru's ten by fame
A ghost town at the westernmost point of continental South America, with surf.
How we rated it: up one for a sourced find, its place at the westernmost point of continental South America. Photo: Freddy Sinarahua · CC BY-SA 4.0
Lobitos is a former port and military base on the coast not far from the Ecuadorian border, now often called a ghost town for its abandoned buildings. Lonely Planet calls it a hub for perfect waves at the westernmost point of continental South America. Most streets have no names, so drivers find your room by its name. The main break gets crowded when the swell is below about two metres; the two other points nearby are much quieter.
Warmest sea in February and March. Fewest wet days in June, July, August and September. Pick your fight.
One year of data, 2025, from Open-Meteo at this beach's coordinates. A rain day is 1 mm or more. The red bar is the month to aim for in each row.
Competitive at the main break when the swell is below about two metres.
On Peru's northern coast, not far from the Ecuadorian border, about 130 km from Piura. Lonely Planet places it at the westernmost point of continental South America.
Because of the abandoned buildings left from its past as a port and military base, according to one guide.
