Camaronera
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It’s a good wave, but it doesn’t break very often. It has perfect peaks, and a lot of the waves you get are barrels!!!
Atmosphere:
There are no hotels around the spot, but you can camp on the beach, and buy supplies (water, food, etc.) in the restaurant (called las Gaviotas) in front of the spot. The town "Camaronera" is 500 meters before reaching the beach break, on the highway.
Additional Info:
This spot works with storm swells ("nortes", huracanes, tropical storms, etc.). One or two days after a storm hits Camaronera, wake up early and watch the glassy barrels that Veracruz has to offer.
Location
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From Veracruz City drive 40 minutes heading towards Alvarado (Camaronera is aproximatly 15 minutes before you reach Alvarado), the spot is in front of a restaurant with an empty pool, called Las Gaviotas, just next to the highway.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Don't know |
| Power | Hollow |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Don't know - Don't know |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
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| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |