Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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In Quintero go to papagayo beach DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Alternative name papagayo
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionLeft
BottomSandy with rock
PowerOrdinary
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthVery Long (300 to 500 m)
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, West
Good wind directionEast, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide position
Best tide movementRising tide
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdCrowded
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
a long paddle. Best with north swell makes it a long wave
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