Ballenas
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It's the perfect beach for body boarders it is perfect for doing rollos and airs. Its a hard to grab wave when in a surf board,The locals are the only ones faliliar with the wave,ripping them apart,Its a fast wave in the short brake, when its big a wave apears in the back than conects with theleft on the short brake, making it a long wave. It's a great spot when it's big because there an outside appears. When it gets consistent and good there is a lot of algae in the water.
Atmosphere:
It's the perfect spot to have fun invite a friend there are also little paths beyond the bushes which are very interesting. I do not suggest using a lycra if you hate sand. Try not to wear a trunk with pockets without drain or they will fill with sand.
Additional Info:
It is a bit tricky parking the car.Try to park it at grass side at the other side it is hard (if you don't have a 4x4. You have to climb down a little cliff (be careful) or walk a little flat grass path(wear something on your feet)
Location
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First you go to Guanica taking 116 on the south coast then go 5 minutes past Copamarina Beach Resort and Caña Gorda. Pass all that and you will see the break at your right side.
Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
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Public access | Yes |
4x4 required | Yes |
Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
Type | Sandbar |
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Direction | Right and left |
Bottom | Sandy with rock |
Power | Hollow, Ordinary, Fun |
Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
Normal length | Short (<50m) |
Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
Wind direction | South |
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Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
Tide | Mid and high tide |
Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
Week | Empty |
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Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
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Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Sandy |
Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
1.92 miles away
Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
4.63 miles away
Direction: | Left |
Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |