Cortez Bank
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It´s definetly a beautiful wave, but I don´t understand why el Buey in Chile (Arica) is only world class and this one is Totally Epic, because el Buey is even better than this wave...
Additional Info:
This spot is for the big boys 60ft faces break normaly! To surf well you gotta have great balance. you won't have a car out there! :)
Location
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100 miles of the coast of san diego you obviousley need a boat. Lat: 32 deg, 26.5', Long: 119deg, 07.5'
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, South, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Over 12ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Sharks
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