Ranchito
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This is a good spot surrounded by a lot of nature and very good waves.
Atmosphere:
You have to be careful with the rocks in the bottom, you have to identify the deep water areas to prevent accidents.
Location
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You have to take the road to Puerto Vallarta, then after you pass Barra de Navidad, turn right in a little town named “Ranchito”, then take the main street and go on to a road across the hill.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Fun, Powerless, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Boca de Apisa
3.69 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Arroyo seco
14.73 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Barra de Navidad
21.62 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |