Barra de la Cruz Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSE, S, SSW
Wind
W
Surf Height
Chest high to double overhead.
Tide
Low-mid.
Barra de la Cruz Surf Guide
The fang of Barra's headland points southeast, which perfectly cleaves S swell and produces dredging tubes at the top of the point that give way to steep walls that hold their size into the bay. On a SW, Barra isn't much less perfect, if a little less dredgey and racey.
Local Vibe
WelcomingIntimidating
Growing in intensity.
Crowd Factor
MellowHeavy
It's bad; be patient.
Spot Rating
PoorPerfect
If the sand is right, as good as it gets.
Shoulder Burn
LightExhausting
Medium. Long paddles back out after lengthy rides.
Water Quality
CleanDirty
Clean
Hazards
Can be shallow.
Access
Long dirt track down to the beach.
Bottom
Sand, scattered rock.
Best Season
April-September.
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