El Gringo
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Good, big and powerful wave, they call this spot, the chilean Pipe.El Gringo works only in the morning due to the wind in the area. The left is short but very fast and hollow. The right is longer but less fast and not that hollow.The right holds bigger swells than the left.
Location
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Go to the ex Alacran island, you will find it...This spot is in the south side
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 6ft-8ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism
Videos
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Nearby spots
El Buey
0.14 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
El Brazo
0.25 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
El Toro viejo
0.56 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |