San Mateo
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Makes it all the worth of a tropical surf vacation.
Atmosphere:
Great waves, too long a paddle back afterwards.
Additional Info:
San Mateo is a dirty little fishing town with no hostels yet. Don't even think of eating there if you want to avoid projectile vomitting. The wave barrels off the point hard, then forms a massive wall that will carry you as far as your legs will take you, the very end of the wave barrels and then closes again. Walk further around the point and paddle out to avoid the current when it is big. Remember the rocks around.
Location
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Stay in Manta. Take a taxi from there to San Mateo, don't pay more than 5 dollars. There are also Camionettas that leave from the bus station for a quarter. It is 15 km west of Manta.
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
5.84 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
