Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Latitude: 31° 29.689' N |
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The beach is located on the S side of Essaouira as you enter the town. Cant miss it! DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyDon't know
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerFast, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Good wind directionSouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at and holds up to
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising tide
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Board hire is available on the beach
Atmosphere
Lots of camels, people playing drums, football and minding their own business.(except the drug dealers who constantly bother you)
General
Good spot for learning, when small. In winter you'll have this beach and numerous others to yourself.
Author: David Barrero Contributors (1)
By sonia , 30-01-2009
- Hi! I am planning to go there end of february, beginning of march. Does anybody know if it is a good period? I heard that it is quite windy? any idea of he height of the waves during that period? If it is really flat..i get bored =)
By Jeroen , 05-08-2008
windy - ..was there last year summer time..very very windy. Now planning to be back in november. Anyone knows about the wind and the waves around that time?
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