Barra de Navidad
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local school kids on battered hand-me-down boards rip...locals are friendly and very good. Give them the wave first out of respect.
Atmosphere:
Good sheltered spot facing more north I think if south swells blowing out further down the coast.
Additional Info:
Nice quick left for beginners or a longer faster right for more advanced. Can get big but stay in the deeper water area to access. Lots of fun. Grab a chair on the beach and order a margarita. Hang out and surf. Shorebreak is fun to watch.
Location
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Park near the Malecon in Barra de Navidad. Easy access by the beach near the breakwall. Watch the killer shorebreak. Nice, friendly tourist village with plenty of beach front bars.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Flat rocks |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - Don't know |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
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| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |