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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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El Mejoral-Algarrobo
Chile, Central Santiago
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 33° 21.507' S |
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In Algarrobo go to Playa del pejerrey. The spot is behind the rocks. DistanceDay trip WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Detroit
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionLeft
BottomFlat rocks
PowerFast, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell direction
Good wind directionWest, SouthWest, South
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rocks
- Localism
Additional Information
Don't surf this spot in low tide because there are too many rocks and urchins. Its ultra-crowded during summer every day, and be kind with the locals
Atmosphere
This is the best spot in Algarrobo. On big swells, the wave starts breaking on an offshore reef called Detroit that can hold size and then connects all the way to el mejoral.
General
Good spot. If you are in the area, check it out.
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Comments
By polloea@hotmail.com , 02-11-2005
mejoral - I go a lot to algarrobo and ever run in mejoral. I can say that is the best place for do surf or body in algarrobo. I sow a big waves (detroit,when it is big it has more than 5 mt)and, sometimes, a good toobs. Is a good place for the body! only have caution with teh rocks if you don`t do it good
By anonymous , 01-08-2005
- used to go to algarrobo alot when i lived in santiago. one time the waves got big and started breaking WAAAY out in the rocks, i think this is that same spot. we paddled out, paddle out was waaaaaay long, didnt catch anything cause it was a bit to scary for me but alot of guys were doin it fine, nice locals too. there is also a little rock bay that seemed to break all the time, just take a trail left of algarrobo and its right there, theres usually people out surfing it, i got some cool rides there but there were alot of sea urchins
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By Diego , 27-08-2007
house for rent - Hi, im from chile and i got a house for rent in thiszone, quith acces to others spots with no crowds. If u are interested send me a mail.