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Way south in the Paracas Nature Reserve (245km south of Lima) - this wave is situated on one of the less visited islands, about 60mins by boat offshore (if you get a slow boat). Boats can be easily rented from the village of Paracas.
First, you have to go to chacos port ubicated in Pisco- Paracas 250kms south of Lima ( by bus or in a particular car ), is recommend to make groups of surfers , then rent in chacos port a longboat to go to san gallan island is about 30 minutes ( the longboat wait for you ) you surf all day until 4 oclock ( full day )and go back to chacos port.
English (Translate this text in English): Way south in the Paracas Nature Reserve (245km south of Lima) - this wave is situated on one of the less visited islands, about 60mins by boat offshore (if you get a slow boat). Boats can be easily rented from the village of Paracas.<br /><br />First, you have to go to chacos port ubicated in Pisco- Paracas 250kms south of Lima ( by bus or in a particular car ), is recommend to make groups of surfers , then rent in chacos port a longboat to go to san gallan island is about 30 minutes ( the longboat wait for you ) you surf all day until 4 oclock ( full day )and go back to chacos port.
English (Translate this text in English): Way south in the Paracas Nature Reserve (245km south of Lima) - this wave is situated on one of the less visited islands, about 60mins by boat offshore (if you get a slow boat). Boats can be easily rented from the village of Paracas.<br /><br />First, you have to go to chacos port ubicated in Pisco- Paracas 250kms south of Lima ( by bus or in a particular car ), is recommend to make groups of surfers , then rent in chacos port a longboat to go to san gallan island is about 30 minutes ( the longboat wait for you ) you surf all day until 4 oclock ( full day )and go back to chacos port.
English (Translate this text in English): Way south in the Paracas Nature Reserve (245km south of Lima) - this wave is situated on one of the less visited islands, about 60mins by boat offshore (if you get a slow boat). Boats can be easily rented from the village of Paracas.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;First, you have to go to chacos port ubicated in Pisco- Paracas 250kms south of Lima ( by bus or in a particular car ), is recommend to make groups of surfers , then rent in chacos port a longboat to go to san gallan island is about 30 minutes ( the longboat wait for you ) you surf all day until 4 oclock ( full day )and go back to chacos port.
DistanceDon't know
WalkDon't know
Easy to find?Hard to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessBy boat only
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name isla san gallan
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityWorld Class
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyDon't know
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight
BottomBoulders
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthWest, South
Good wind directionEast, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
Additional Information
The wave has three sections, a hollow tubular take-off followed by a wall for practising you turns and then a final tubular section. One of Peru's best, if least accessible waves!
The finest right-breaking wave is to be found in Ica. Because of its position, the island features the only wave in Peru where right-running, tubular waves break to the west. It is a fairly long wave, which divides up into four sections. The water is very cold, and strong winds gust in the afternoons. San Gallán is a unique spot, where surfers take to the waves amidst hundreds of sea lions. The island, in front of the Paracas, Pensinula, was recently made part of the Paracas National Reserve
English (Translate this text in English): The wave has three sections, a hollow tubular take-off followed by a wall for practising you turns and then a final tubular section. One of Peru's best, if least accessible waves!
The finest right-breaking wave is to be found in Ica. Because of its position, the island features the only wave in Peru where right-running, tubular waves break to the west. It is a fairly long wave, which divides up into four sections. The water is very cold, and strong winds gust in the afternoons. San Gallán is a unique spot, where surfers take to the waves amidst hundreds of sea lions. The island, in front of the Paracas, Pensinula, was recently made part of the Paracas National Reserve
English (Translate this text in English): The wave has three sections, a hollow tubular take-off followed by a wall for practising you turns and then a final tubular section. One of Peru's best, if least accessible waves!
The finest right-breaking wave is to be found in Ica. Because of its position, the island features the only wave in Peru where right-running, tubular waves break to the west. It is a fairly long wave, which divides up into four sections. The water is very cold, and strong winds gust in the afternoons. San Gallán is a unique spot, where surfers take to the waves amidst hundreds of sea lions. The island, in front of the Paracas, Pensinula, was recently made part of the Paracas National Reserve
English (Translate this text in English): The wave has three sections, a hollow tubular take-off followed by a wall for practising you turns and then a final tubular section. One of Peru's best, if least accessible waves!
The finest right-breaking wave is to be found in Ica. Because of its position, the island features the only wave in Peru where right-running, tubular waves break to the west. It is a fairly long wave, which divides up into four sections. The water is very cold, and strong winds gust in the afternoons. San Gallán is a unique spot, where surfers take to the waves amidst hundreds of sea lions. The island, in front of the Paracas, Pensinula, was recently made part of the Paracas National Reserve
Atmosphere
Not a regular spot - needs a southern swell to work really well. On a SW swell works on two sections only. San Gallan works on mid to high tides, with swell in the range 4ft min 7-8ft max... beyond this it closes out.
When working you can get a few surfers hanging out - which is a testament to its quality!
This island is ubicated in a protected natural reserve, there are a lot of sea wolves, Humboldt pinguins and seagulls, is a espectacular trip, when you are surfing the sea wolves swim around you , but are totally inofensive.
English (Translate this text in English): Not a regular spot - needs a southern swell to work really well. On a SW swell works on two sections only. San Gallan works on mid to high tides, with swell in the range 4ft min 7-8ft max... beyond this it closes out.<br />When working you can get a few surfers hanging out - which is a testament to its quality!<br /><br />This island is ubicated in a protected natural reserve, there are a lot of sea wolves, Humboldt pinguins and seagulls, is a espectacular trip, when you are surfing the sea wolves swim around you , but are totally inofensive.
English (Translate this text in English): Not a regular spot - needs a southern swell to work really well. On a SW swell works on two sections only. San Gallan works on mid to high tides, with swell in the range 4ft min 7-8ft max... beyond this it closes out.<br />When working you can get a few surfers hanging out - which is a testament to its quality!<br /><br />This island is ubicated in a protected natural reserve, there are a lot of sea wolves, Humboldt pinguins and seagulls, is a espectacular trip, when you are surfing the sea wolves swim around you , but are totally inofensive.
English (Translate this text in English): Not a regular spot - needs a southern swell to work really well. On a SW swell works on two sections only. San Gallan works on mid to high tides, with swell in the range 4ft min 7-8ft max... beyond this it closes out.&lt;br &#47;&gt;When working you can get a few surfers hanging out - which is a testament to its quality!&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;This island is ubicated in a protected natural reserve, there are a lot of sea wolves, Humboldt pinguins and seagulls, is a espectacular trip, when you are surfing the sea wolves swim around you , but are totally inofensive.
General
Great place to meet sea-lions in the water.... the wave is in the middle of spectacular surroundings - way out at sea in a very nature-rich reserve.
Camping is possible, but the island is a very harsh environment - desertic and windy: most people opt for the day trip solution even if it is more expensive!
I think this spot is the best right in Peru, all the surftrip is wonderfull, the wave is very powerfull and a lot of surfboards are broken, more go to this spot more enjoy this trip. I love this Island ¡¡¡¡¡
English (Translate this text in English): Great place to meet sea-lions in the water.... the wave is in the middle of spectacular surroundings - way out at sea in a very nature-rich reserve.<br /><br />Camping is possible, but the island is a very harsh environment - desertic and windy: most people opt for the day trip solution even if it is more expensive!<br /><br />I think this spot is the best right in Peru, all the surftrip is wonderfull, the wave is very powerfull and a lot of surfboards are broken, more go to this spot more enjoy this trip. I love this Island ¡¡¡¡¡
English (Translate this text in English): Great place to meet sea-lions in the water.... the wave is in the middle of spectacular surroundings - way out at sea in a very nature-rich reserve.<br /><br />Camping is possible, but the island is a very harsh environment - desertic and windy: most people opt for the day trip solution even if it is more expensive!<br /><br />I think this spot is the best right in Peru, all the surftrip is wonderfull, the wave is very powerfull and a lot of surfboards are broken, more go to this spot more enjoy this trip. I love this Island ¡¡¡¡¡
English (Translate this text in English): Great place to meet sea-lions in the water.... the wave is in the middle of spectacular surroundings - way out at sea in a very nature-rich reserve.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;Camping is possible, but the island is a very harsh environment - desertic and windy: most people opt for the day trip solution even if it is more expensive!&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;I think this spot is the best right in Peru, all the surftrip is wonderfull, the wave is very powerfull and a lot of surfboards are broken, more go to this spot more enjoy this trip. I love this Island ¡¡¡¡¡
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San Gallan
By Anonymous , 24-02-2009
white sharks - im sure there might be some white sharks in san gallan due to the amount of seals not sure but have heard some uncomfirmed reports. great wave there are other island in peru with great waves too check out the pachacamac islands perfect right.