Punta Sal
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Deep barrel. Perfect wave. Most of the time is about 1.5 - 2 meters. Reef.
Additional Info:
Hollow powerful barrel. Perfect for experienced surfers ready to lay down some aerials. Best spot is right beside the rocks and ontop of the corals. The spot is about 100 meters up shore.
Location
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From lima fly or take a bus north to piura, then go by bus to the town of Mancora. Punta Sal is 15 min. north. Turn left in km. 1187
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Hollow |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Las Pocitas
10.30 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Mancora
11.04 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Peña Redonda
13.48 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |