El Mejoral-Algarrobo
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Good spot. If you are in the area, check it out.
Atmosphere:
This is the best spot in Algarrobo. On big swells, the wave starts breaking on an offshore reef called Detroit that can hold size and then connects all the way to el mejoral.
Additional Info:
Don't surf this spot in low tide because there are too many rocks and urchins. Its ultra-crowded during summer every day, and be kind with the locals
Location
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In Algarrobo go to Playa del pejerrey. The spot is behind the rocks.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks |
| Power | Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
La Peña
0.28 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
La Chilena-Algarrobo
0.54 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
las tinajas
1.43 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |