El Galeon
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Surf till you drop!
Atmosphere:
Tourists come to this spot more than most others but the most I've seen here has been about 10. Basically, you've got your own beach.
Additional Info:
Great beach front. Great restaurant food. Great locals. And the surf is always great!
Location
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Easy. Just drive along the coastal highway heading north. The El Galeon sign is on the left side of the road with some restaurants on the right side, overlooking the waves.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Pollution, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Playa Bonita
5.21 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Punta Morena
10.25 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Chen Rio
11.68 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |