El dedo
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In General this is the non locals (non native) wave. Just about everybody that surfs here is relaxed. This is due to the other spots being highly localized. It is Not the best wave in the area but will be less crowded and less competetive.
Atmosphere:
I give this wave a 4.5, 6 on its best day. 10 would be Jefferys bay in S.A.
Additional Info:
This is a decent wave with a mellow vibe. It has a short ledgey left and a longer wally right. When the waves are big and the planets align the right can connect with an inside section that is duly named Jefferys.
Location
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In Playa de Las Americas 150 meters south of Hooters. Look for the man made tide pool and the large volcanic rock (El Dedo) sticking up 3 meters in the air.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.13 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
0.23 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
0.57 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |