EL muelle
Edit SpotAbout
One of the best waves of the Caribbean Region of Colombia....in the right day you could fing long peeling waves and deep barrels.
Atmosphere:
Doesn't get really crowded and the worst crowd will be like 15 surfers in the line up. Watch out for the fishermen cause there are lines all over the line up. BE careful. The local vibe is really mellow and they'll be stocked to see a traveler surfer specially if you rip.
Additional Info:
Very nice wave when everything else is out of control. The pier works like a filter for strong winds and currents. Usually the swell comes from a N to Ne direction what makes the wave to break on the left side of the pier. Do not try to surf on the right side unless there is a NW or W swell.
The stronger the winds the better it gets!
Location
Loading...Access
About 20min. from Barranquilla City there is a town called Puerto Colombia. Ask for El muelle and anybody will know. The Pier is 1.5 Km long, walk towars the end and depending on the size of the swell you will find a long wave of a few peaks. Usually brakes on the left side next to a little and abandoned weight station "la casita".
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.31 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
1.58 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |