Playa Amarillo
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Secluded, pristine beach. Offshore winds 90% of the time. Paradise.
Additional Info:
Works best at higher tides. Offers heavy barrels on a good swell. Great beginner beach and on smaller swells. There's never a crowd.
Location
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Playa Amarillo is easily accessed from the town of Gigante. A five minute walk or drive puts you in front of the main peaks.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Hongo Reef
0.43 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Pie De Gigante Point
0.88 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Colorado
0.99 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |