El Hueco
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Experienced surfers only. Take off is critical, rip could be strong, and very close rocky shore.
Atmosphere:
Solitude with hollow & fast waves
Additional Info:
You can drive south of the point of Lobitos around the small cliffs and park the car in fron of the breaking point (not for low clearance cars)
Better if you bring a helmet. The waves brake very close to the rocky shore and there are sharp rocks all around dispersed on a sandy bottom.
After Cabo Blanco and Los Organos, probably is the third most hollow spot.
Location
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Driving north on Panamerican Highway,take a dirt road towards Lobitos Town area (km 1104 after bridge over "Quebrada Honda"
There are lots of junctions (oil field area) but follow only the signs to Lobitos.
Once at Lobitos (you will see a old Military base there turn left towards "Nuevo Lobitos", in the little town to the right towards the bay.
You will find a point break called "Lobitos", the spot is located about 200 south of the point behind small cliffs.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.29 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
0.78 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |