Estero Beach

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About

There is not much in the way of nightlife here. So if you do come, just be sure it is for the surf. The town is a little village, the locals are great and very inviting... Dont forget to visit the small market in the heart of the village to stock up on water, and Balboa. Have fun!!

Atmosphere:
This spot is great when the point break(santa catalina)is ultra crowded. It is only a short distance away and there are some great hostels and hotels near by.

Additional Info:
Park your car right on the beach... although be careful with the tide. When its full you might come out of the water and find your car in two feet of water. The surf is easy to ride at low tide... but when there is a swell,(which is often), be ready to have 2-3ft overhead at high tide and it be pumping.

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Access

This is a beach break next to the world class Santa Catalina. In Santa Catalina there is the point break, which is a powerfull hollow wave. Estero is a beach break just a short distance south. The best way is to rent a car or take a bus to santa catalina. Then make a left down the only road in town. Head down the road till it ends at a river mouth and the Beach. You are now at Estero Beach.... enjoy.

WalkGood walk (15-30 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredYes
Boat requiredNo
Wave Characteristics
TypeSandbar
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerFast, Powerful, Fun
FrequencyVery consistent (150+ days/year)
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionEast, NorthEast
Swell directionWest, SouthWest
Swell size3ft-5ft - 12ft
TideMid tide
Tide movementRising tide
Crowd
WeekFew surfers
WeekendFew surfers
Dangers

Rips / undertow

Videos

None

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