Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
Find the best surf spots |
|
|
This is an interactive map! Use controls to pan and zoom this map.
Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 28° 33.518' N |
User rating (1)
Your favourites and future surf spot lists
El Arenal is the beach which links Bajamar area and Punta del Hidalgo. DistanceTake a car WalkGood walk (15-30 mn) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special access4x4 |
Alternative name El Arenal
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerPowerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, NorthEast
Good wind directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide position
Best tide movement
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdCrowded
- Localism
Atmosphere
General
You can edit this page to correct errors or add new information. If you have any problems regarding this page, Send us feedback.
Wannasurf.com on your mobile
RSS All the RSS feeds of Wannasurf.com
Newsletter All news by email
By ben , 20-06-2004
cool locals - A great place, like everywhere be cool and smily in the water, the locals will send it you back. Of course, if you want to be alone, you may surf early in the morning, canarian surfers love sleeping.