La Isla Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SW, W

Wind

Glassy or E

Surf Height

Head high to triple overhead

Tide

Low.

La Isla Surf Guide

A high-quality righthand reef that cracks off the island at the tip of Punta Hermosa. Speedy and thin-lipped, it's also quite shallow, with sharp urchins galore. Fairly consistent and reliable; one of the region's best waves. There is also a lefthander off the peak, but it's weak.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate to advanced.

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Can get a bit edgy, but usually pretty pleasant.

Crowd Factor

Heavy

MellowHeavy

Gets really crowded on a good swell.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Fun.

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Light

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean

Hazards

Turning your back to the ocean.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard

Access

Simple.

Bottom

Urchin-crusted rock.

Best Season

March-September

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