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.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Not too bad.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Pretty spread out.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Not great as it tends to close out on most swells but it is somewhat protected from the trade winds.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Depends on the size of the surf.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Not bad.

Hazards

Not much.

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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