Guajataca Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NNW, N, NNE, NE
Wind
South
Surf Height
Chest high-overhead
Tide
Not the biggest tidal changes but lower generally better.
Guajataca Surf Guide
A super-wide, semi-protected beachbreak -- both rarities along this stretch of coast - this is a flat, packed sand beach, so it has an annoying tendency to close out a bit more often than you'd like. When the waves get really big from the NW, there is a giant left that breaks in front of the tunnel and spins into the beach. Serious stuff, but very rare.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to slumming advanced, psycho for the bombie.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Not too bad.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Pretty spread out.
Spot Rating
Fun
Not great as it tends to close out on most swells but it is somewhat protected from the trade winds.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Depends on the size of the surf.
Water Quality
Clean
Not bad.
Hazards
Not much.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Park right there.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Late summer and fall for tropical cyclone swells but late fall through early spring for consistency.
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