Peru is hosting the first Qualifying Junior Men Rising Series event of the Season!
Punta Negra, Lima – The IBC World Tour is locking targets on one of the most wave-rich, consistent coastlines on the planet. Get ready, because the Punta Negra Pro 2026 is bringing the heat to Peru from August 3rd to August 4th.
Set in the heavy-water playground of Punta Negra, this confirmed stop on the IBC calendar stands as the ultimate stage for the Junior Men Rising Series in South America, offering a direct pathway for at least six Junior riders to qualify for the prestigious Grand Final.
A Playground of World-Class Waves
Punta Negra isn't just a contest venue, it's pure surf culture. Instead of locking the event down to just one peak, the local staff will be tracking the swell window between August 3rd and 4th to pick the absolute best canvas for the riders.
With heavy beach breaks and flawless point breaks firing across neighboring zones like Punta Hermosa, San Bartolo, and Lurín, there’s zero room for hesitation. If you want to make a name for yourself, this is where you do it.
One Division, Absolute Commitment
The Punta Negra Pro 2026 is keeping the focus laser-sharp on the future of the sport:
Junior Men Rising Series
- Status: Confirmed
- Prize Purse: $2,500 USD
- Points: 500
- Status: Confirmed
This is where the groms take center stage, showing the world they can handle heavy waves, tight heats, and the pressure of the international tour.
Shaking Up the World Rankings
As a crucial stop on the Rising Series, Punta Negra is where young riders can find their rhythm, and lock in their qualification. Combine world-class waves with a local community that lives and breathes bodyboarding, and you get an event that’s bound to be fast, loud, and absolutely electric.
Travel & Logistics
Planning the strike mission down to Peru? Here is everything you need to know to get sorted:
Nearest Airport
- Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)
Getting Around
Depending on the Lima traffic, it’s about a 2-hour taxi ride down south to the Punta Negra district. Expect a cab to run you around 120 Soles (with the exchange rate sitting around 3.40 Soles per USD). Once you're in the area, hitting the surrounding spots is cheap and easy: local buses cost just 2 Soles ($0.60 USD), and ride-hailing apps like Uber and InDrive are fully active.
Accommodation: The Ultimate Surf HQ
The Centro de Alto Rendimiento (CAR) in Punta Rocas, literally the only high-performance surfing facility of its kind on earth, is rolling out the red carpet. Thanks to the IPD and FENTA, competitors and their chaperones get completely free beachfront lodging.
These rooms sleep up to 3 people, come with private bathrooms, and give you full access to a premium, elite-athlete setup, on-site dining hall, pool, gym, grandstands, and a heavy competitor zone right in front of the lineup.
Photos by: Goyo Barragán, Daniel Bacigalupo, Pepe Romo, IPD FENTA
