Bocabarranco
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This beach is the beast in the north of th island.. Unfortunately its the more pollutioned too.You can park your car in the break point cause there is a parking there. Respect locals and you wont have problems.
Location
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Take the GC-2 from Las Palmas. You must arrive to Galdar. Take the same road that finishes in El Agujero. Bocabarranco is the 300 metres sand beach on the right. You can park in front of the break point.Be aware of red flags cause its the beach more pollutioned in Gran Canaria.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Localism, Pollution
Videos
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Nearby spots
Vagabundos
0.12 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Emiliano
0.81 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
El Frontón
4.08 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |