Ain Barbar
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Without a doubt one of the Mediterranean's finest pointbreaks.
Atmosphere:
The first time a group of surfers set sight on this wave (December 2009) a spectacular rainbow graced the bay of AinBarbar. A local legend relates rainbows to a Wolf's wedding, hence the name given to the spot. The expedition, led by photographers John S Callahan and Emiliano Mazzoni, consisted of a cast of international surfers including Sam Bleakley (UK), Emiliano Cataldi (ITA), Erwan Simon (FRA) and Tristan Jenkin (UK).
Additional Info:
Can't miss it once you reach the village.
it's the beach of the little harbor.
Location
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Follow the windy road to the fishing village of AinBarbar, about one hour west of Annaba.
Ainbarbar, is on the road to Seraidi montain, and we can get a good contact with the coffee shop owner, peoples are very friendly.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Hollow |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
15.41 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |