Explosivos
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Explosivos produces short, fast rides often giving perfect barrels before 'exploding' onto the shore-break. Broken boards (not to mention bones) occur due to the shallowness of the water. When it is good - it is very good.
Atmosphere:
When it is working it gets pretty competitive - especially as it is a favourite haunt of body-boarders.
Additional Info:
This spot does not hold big swell, so when other spots (especially the point breaks) are not working head for Explosivos.
Get out there early as the frequent onshore winds (even very light ones) can spoil this wave.
Location
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This spot is found almost exactly halfway down the long sandy beach between Punta Rocas and Punta Negra. Usually identifiable by a high concentration of surfers. Form the hights of Punta Rocas, Expolsivos can be seen peeling of a sand-bar in the middle of the beach.
| 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 | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.45 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |