Surfing Zorritos: The Complete Guide

Zorritos is a sandy-bottom beach break located in Tumbes, Peru, offering both lefts and rights along South America's vast coastline. Zorritos is a beach break near Peru's northern border with Ecuador, offering warm tropical waters and consistent waves. Rated as beginner-friendly difficulty with uncrowded conditions, this beach break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is NNW (337°), with workable conditions from NW to N (315°–360°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Zorritos needs a minimum of 0.9m / 3ft to start working and handles swells up to 1.8m / 6ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 10 seconds, with 14 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the SSE (157°). The full offshore range spans SE to S (135°–180°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for sessions throughout the day.

Tide: This spot works best at mid to high tide. Optimal tide range is 0.4m–1.5m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Zorritos runs December, January, February, March, April (Dec–Apr). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Secondary Season: A secondary window opens May, November (May–Nov). While not as consistent, patient surfers can still score quality sessions during this period.

Season Notes: Works with N-NW swells. Near Ecuador border.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 25°C / 77°F. A shorty or spring suit is recommended for longer sessions.

Getting There

The nearest airport is TBP, roughly 45 minutes by car.

Access: Beach town near Ecuador border.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🌀 Strong rips — Dangerous currents

Mild conditions. Warm water.

Safety Tips:

Study the currents before paddling out. Know your exit strategy

Skill Level: This spot is rated beginner-friendly (3/10). Crowd Level: Typically uncrowded (2/10).

Check the Live Forecast

Planning a session at Zorritos? Check the live forecast on Strike Mission to see today's conditions and the 10-day outlook. Our Strike Score algorithm rates this spot from 0 to 100 every day, factoring in swell direction, size, period, wind, and tide — so you know exactly when to paddle out.

Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Zorritos is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*