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.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Growing in intensity.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
It's bad; be patient.
Spot Rating
Perfect
If the sand is right, as good as it gets.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Medium. Long paddles back out after lengthy rides.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Can be shallow.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Long dirt track down to the beach.
Bottom
Sand, scattered rock.
Best Season
April-September.
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