El picacho
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It is probably the Best wave of
Gran Canaria and is not as dangerous as "El Frontón"
Atmosphere:
This wave is right and left, the right is larger and dangerous, but the tubes are bigger and larger. The left is shorter and an air section at the end
Additional Info:
this wave have huge power, so be carefull!!!
Location
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too easy, the spot is at 20 minutes by bus from Las Palmas, you have to arriva at "El Pagador" and then ask to someone.
| 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 | Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | East |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - Don't know |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
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| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |