Malibu
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It is a nice fast shallow barrel, and it is worth the drive. Contact www.riomarsurf.com
Atmosphere:
Uncrowded week days generally picks up a couple more feet than other breaks in the area, watchout for buried trees, be careful with your belongings local thiefs around.
Additional Info:
Surf from low to high or vice versa, careful at parking many ripoffs have been reported, if possible park in front of the wave, need 4x4.
Location
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Make a right at Gorgona Beach, 1 hour drive from Panama City, follow the road all the way down to the beach it will take you to the Chame rivermouth, park and then walk about 2 minutes to Malibu.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Chame Banks
6.27 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
