Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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go to tepic, a take a bus to san blas and then to matanchen it`s only ten minutes away. DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Alternative name matanchen bay
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRarely break (5day/year)
TypePoint-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerPowerful, Ordinary
Normal lengthVery Long (300 to 500 m)
Good day lengthExceptional (>500m)
Good swell direction
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionLow tide only
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
you can use from a 5´8 to a 7´0 surfboard, san blas(rights and lefts) is hard when it grows there is the time to go to matanchen when san blas is big, it wont let you get in, so you have to go to the other beahes, (matanchen , platanitos, santa curz or stoners - rights), they are very close.
Atmosphere
calm, friendly locals, really good food, a lot of mosquitos, but in good conditions it worth it
is hot in summer, very hot and some rain too, in december there is a nice weather but small waves. water cold in spring cause the
current of north but in general you only need a trunk and sunblock.
General
i like it very much i think people there is great and locals some are really good surfer, i mean with world competition level
its a great a place to beginners in december-febraury but in a good season it can take a shit out of you.and it helps you to work in your moves but in not a powerful wave, matanchen it is but when the season it`s on
but its long enough to get tired, and its a very good tube(rights)
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By fbusutil2018 , 08-03-2018
Old Man at The Point - I do remember the old man who lived at the point. Back in 1968-1971 he would allow the surfers to sleep there and serve them meals for a very low price. I surfed Matanchen Bay the summers of 1968 - 1971. I remember the long rides on forever 4-6 foot waves.
The jeegenes I like to forget. My last trip to Matanchen, 1971 I stayed at the hotel Colon. Great memories.
By davestrucking , 18-08-2016
Mathchan Bay, Mexico - Does any one remember the old man that lived in the tree house on the point at Mathnchan Bay in San Blas Mexico?
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