Stoners
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When this wave is breaking, this is by far the best wave in the area. But this spot is not very consistent, and needs a good swell to break well.
Additional Info:
Careful while crossing the river to arrive at the spot, there are crocodiles in the river.
Location
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Stoners is located at the point between San Blas and Matanchen Bay.
There are two ways to arrive at Stoners. One can arrive from Playa Borrego (the main beach of San Blas). Walk 1 1/2 km south along the beach until you arrive at the rivermouth. Paddle across the river and walk about 200m, along a dirt path through the jungle. Wear sandals since the path is not maintained. This path leads to the point.
There other way to arrive is from the highway that passes through Las Islitas, follow the road along Las Islitas beach, the road becomes rough (4X4 recommended) toward the end of the beach, but keep following it until you see the point.
| Walk | Long walk (>30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Localism
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