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go to ajuy and take the road south (fv-617 also leads to pajara and la pared) along the road you will find a really small sign "playa garcey", follow the dirt raod for 30-45 minutes (will take your rented car to the limit) and arrive at an epic beach with the view of what is left over from the wreck of the ss america. surfing close to the ss america is dangerous! there is a hell of a current and the wreck is as sharp as a razor blade. if you want to enjoy the waves and be safer stay northe of the wreck close to the cliff - you get solid waves there and an epic view of the bay!
English (Translate this text in English): go to ajuy and take the road south (fv-617 also leads to pajara and la pared) along the road you will find a really small sign "playa garcey", follow the dirt raod for 30-45 minutes (will take your rented car to the limit) and arrive at an epic beach with the view of what is left over from the wreck of the ss america. surfing close to the ss america is dangerous! there is a hell of a current and the wreck is as sharp as a razor blade. if you want to enjoy the waves and be safer stay northe of the wreck close to the cliff - you get solid waves there and an epic view of the bay!
English (Translate this text in English): go to ajuy and take the road south (fv-617 also leads to pajara and la pared) along the road you will find a really small sign "playa garcey", follow the dirt raod for 30-45 minutes (will take your rented car to the limit) and arrive at an epic beach with the view of what is left over from the wreck of the ss america. surfing close to the ss america is dangerous! there is a hell of a current and the wreck is as sharp as a razor blade. if you want to enjoy the waves and be safer stay northe of the wreck close to the cliff - you get solid waves there and an epic view of the bay!
English (Translate this text in English): go to ajuy and take the road south (fv-617 also leads to pajara and la pared) along the road you will find a really small sign "playa garcey", follow the dirt raod for 30-45 minutes (will take your rented car to the limit) and arrive at an epic beach with the view of what is left over from the wreck of the ss america. surfing close to the ss america is dangerous! there is a hell of a current and the wreck is as sharp as a razor blade. if you want to enjoy the waves and be safer stay northe of the wreck close to the cliff - you get solid waves there and an epic view of the bay!
DistanceTake a car
WalkLong walk (>30 mn)
Easy to find?Hard to find
Public access?Public access
Special access4x4
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name ss america, the shipwreck
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeReef-artificial
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerFast
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, SouthWest
Good wind directionSouth, SouthEast, East
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
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Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
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Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Additional Information
take care: the current will drag you tworads the wreck...although the beach is sandy, you will have rocky bottom! do not go too close to the wreck!
English (Translate this text in English): take care: the current will drag you tworads the wreck...although the beach is sandy, you will have rocky bottom! do not go too close to the wreck!
English (Translate this text in English): take care: the current will drag you tworads the wreck...although the beach is sandy, you will have rocky bottom! do not go too close to the wreck!
English (Translate this text in English): take care: the current will drag you tworads the wreck...although the beach is sandy, you will have rocky bottom! do not go too close to the wreck!
Atmosphere
a perfect spot for a small day! when cotillo has small swell you will have 3m+ there.
English (Translate this text in English): a perfect spot for a small day! when cotillo has small swell you will have 3m+ there.
English (Translate this text in English): a perfect spot for a small day! when cotillo has small swell you will have 3m+ there.
English (Translate this text in English): a perfect spot for a small day! when cotillo has small swell you will have 3m+ there.
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