El Huayco

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About

A fun wave, not as consistently good as other spots in the area - but on its day can produce great waves (see photos!)

Atmosphere:
Along with Arica and Explosivos, El Huayco is usually surfed when the point breaks are not working due to lack of swell.

Additional Info:
This is a useful spot as it works on all tides and with small swell. However care is needed at low tide as it is a shore-break on rocks.
Nothing too serious but not for everyone. Usually left, but sometimes get a short right working.

Location

Access

From the settlement of Santa Rosa walk south past the point of Santa Rosa, across the dry river bed and pretty much in front of this is El Huayco. It is between Santa rosa and Peña rosa

Walk	Short walk (5-15 min)
Public access	Yes
4x4 required	Unknown
Boat required	Unknown

Wave Characteristics

Type	Reef (rocky)
Direction	Left
Bottom	Boulders
Power	Fast, Powerful, Fun
Frequency	Very consistent (150+ days/year)
Normal length	Short (<50m)
Good day length	Normal (50 to 150m)

Ideal Conditions

Wind direction	SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell direction	NorthWest, West, SouthWest
Swell size	Less than 3ft - 8ft+
Tide	All tides
Tide movement	Rising and falling tides