Barbate
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when it does break, i think it is one of the best right-hander waves of spain actually. the problem only is that you need a good size swell
Atmosphere:
its a wonderful spot, it will never have more than 5 people out, the best session I have ever had was there 6 feet, clean and perfect, the wave has an easy drop then a hollow section in wich u dont want to fall if the tide is two low, or if the swell is to small, and the tide is high. and then u have a clean wall to tair infront of u, for about 50 yards
Additional Info:
only with good swell. check el palmar and canos first. if canos de meca has good size, then it is worth to drive to barbate. If u catch it in a good day ur gonna trip over it, its and amazing wave
Location
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From Barbate drive direction canos de meca. where the road goes uphil park your car somewhere, but watch out, then i have heard that theft occurs. walk to the corner in the shore. when the right swell is there, you will find your way
Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
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Public access | Yes |
4x4 required | Unknown |
Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
Type | Point break |
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Direction | Right |
Bottom | Flat rocks |
Power | Powerful, Ledgey |
Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
Wind direction | North, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
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Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 8ft+ |
Tide | Low and mid tide |
Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
Week | Empty |
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Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
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Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Sandy |
Frequency: | Don't know |
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Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Sandy |
Frequency: | Don't know |
6.85 miles away
Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |