Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Latitude: 33° 27.187' S |
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Go to northern El Tabo, near the border with El Quisco. This spot is located in the main street about one block south of the bridge. DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Alternative name Los ahogados
Wave qualityNormal
ExperiencePros or kamikaze only...
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerFast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good swell directionEast
Good wind directionSouthWest, East
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementFalling tide
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdDon't know
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
Good wave, altough its usually mushy.
Atmosphere
This spot is not for begginers. The locals are very nice if you give them respect .
General
Author: Claudio Contributors (3)
La castilla-el tabo |
La castilla-el tabo |
La castilla-el tabo |
La castilla-el tabo |
By anonymous , 23-12-2005
- This wave is powerful... when big the spot have some currents that takes you to open sea be carrefull!Here always you have waves
By anonymous , 31-10-2004
- La Castilla is one of the heaviest waves in the Litoral Central (Sto. Domingo-Las Cruces-El Tabo-El Quisco-Algarrobo)
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By Acuaheise , 05-01-2006
Quality Wave - This wave must be at least a regional classic