Playa Grande
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Its a great wave, with no crowds, however, it requires experienced surfers.
Atmosphere:
It´s a beautiful spot, with cristaline water, in a very natural and desertic setting. The wave is real quality.
Additional Info:
The wave is very fast and tubular, the barrel is square and dry. The take off is very difficult. You have to be careful of the reef, because even at high tide it is extremely shallow.
Location
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At Km 336 of the North Panamericana highway you must take a sand-road detour of 1 Km approx. From the highway, you can see the wave.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None