El Pimental
Edit SpotAbout
closest good quality surf break to an international airport in all of Central America
Atmosphere:
No crowds at all. Excellent practice spot if you dream about surfing one day big Puerto Escondido
Additional Info:
Fast and peaky wave. Good for shortboarders, SUP smaller than 9 feet, boogie boards. No good for longboarding
Location
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From the international airport, El Pimental is about 20 kms total
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Cemetery
17.16 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Punta Roca La Libertad
17.29 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Restaurants
17.30 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |