Barra Vieja
Edit SpotAbout
It is very powerful, demanding and will put you in the best physical shape you have ever been without going to the gym.
Atmosphere:
Very relaxed, surf in the morning, get something to eat, rest, surf again and then hang out with the local surfers (mostly kids).
Additional Info:
nov.-march. rippable for small wave riders.
april.- oct. good for med. size wave chargers.
take your everyday board plus a semigun is needed, a 6`8 or 7`0 for the biggest days. Parking is easy there is lots of restaurants where you can park.
Location
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From Acapulco City head to Boulevard de las Naciones(towards the airport) then connect to carretera to Barra Vieja (Rd.) Drive for about 2 miles you will get to Bonfil beach area, from Bonfil keep driving south for about 15 min, the spot is by restaurant El Caracol.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
9.35 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
14.36 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |