Roca Loca
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needs a reasonable swell to work, and gets impressive due to the obvious rock (and the less obvious ones..)
Location
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On the headland about 1 km south of Jaco. Next to Perro Fino...
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rocks
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Nearby spots
Jaco Beach
0.09 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Perro Fino
0.67 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Hermosa
1.61 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |