Tongo Reef
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On a good day I have seen people take 300 meters long waves. Perfect and exausting but FUN, very FUN.
Atmosphere:
In the first/last months of the year the water is very hot. The swell is regular and the waves break around 3 meters. It's one wave with 3 take-off points, called by the locals "Pico" (the bigger one), "Medio" and "Bajito" (the small one at the end).
Additional Info:
With "Carola" and "Loberia", "Tongo Reef" is one of the best waves in Ecuador. These three waves are more than enough for a trip to Galapagos.
Location
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It's in the Galapagos Islands. It's not the only spot in this island. 15 min walk from Port Baquerizo Moreno through a military base. ID needed.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Direction | Don't know |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
La Loberia
1.63 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Carola
1.67 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |