Derecha del alto
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One of the most powerful wave in Gran Canaria. You can take a long ride if its good (300 metres).The wave is just where the Oleaje bar is.
Location
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Take the GC 2 from Las Palmas. The spot is in the middle of El Picacho y La Peña, 15 minutes from the city. Easy to take it.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | 6ft-8ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Soledad
0.48 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Los Enanos
0.91 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |