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Get a cab from Arica and its 5 minutes south of town in front of the pescado (fish) factory. Get the cab to drop you off at the gates and walk around onto the rocks for 5 minutes and you'll see the wave and a group of boogers sitting on the rocks.
English (Translate this text in English): Get a cab from Arica and its 5 minutes south of town in front of the pescado (fish) factory. Get the cab to drop you off at the gates and walk around onto the rocks for 5 minutes and you'll see the wave and a group of boogers sitting on the rocks.
English (Translate this text in English): Get a cab from Arica and its 5 minutes south of town in front of the pescado (fish) factory. Get the cab to drop you off at the gates and walk around onto the rocks for 5 minutes and you'll see the wave and a group of boogers sitting on the rocks.
English (Translate this text in English): Get a cab from Arica and its 5 minutes south of town in front of the pescado (fish) factory. Get the cab to drop you off at the gates and walk around onto the rocks for 5 minutes and you'll see the wave and a group of boogers sitting on the rocks.
DistanceTake a car
WalkShort walk (5-15 mn)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Rancids, El Cacho Rancio, Flopos
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionWest, SouthWest
Good wind directionSouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdUltra crowded
Week-end crowdUltra crowded
Webcam url
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rocks
- Pollution
Additional Information
Surf it hard and the locals will give you respect AND waves. Start on the peak and drop in for a great barrel or race it and hit the end bowl section and fly like superman. Learn some spanish so you can talk to the locals cause they can't understand any english.
English (Translate this text in English): Surf it hard and the locals will give you respect AND waves. Start on the peak and drop in for a great barrel or race it and hit the end bowl section and fly like superman. Learn some spanish so you can talk to the locals cause they can't understand any english.
English (Translate this text in English): Surf it hard and the locals will give you respect AND waves. Start on the peak and drop in for a great barrel or race it and hit the end bowl section and fly like superman. Learn some spanish so you can talk to the locals cause they can't understand any english.
English (Translate this text in English): Surf it hard and the locals will give you respect AND waves. Start on the peak and drop in for a great barrel or race it and hit the end bowl section and fly like superman. Learn some spanish so you can talk to the locals cause they can't understand any english.
Atmosphere
No stand ups surf this wave except for Shane Dorian when he was there with the Billabong Odyssey crew so its full of boogers ranging from 12 to 25 years old. Real tight take off zone so be friendly cause your literally on top of each other waiting for the next wave.
You'll see why its called Rancids when the fish factory releases the fish crap into the ocean....
English (Translate this text in English): No stand ups surf this wave except for Shane Dorian when he was there with the Billabong Odyssey crew so its full of boogers ranging from 12 to 25 years old. Real tight take off zone so be friendly cause your literally on top of each other waiting for the next wave.<br /><br />You'll see why its called Rancids when the fish factory releases the fish crap into the ocean....
English (Translate this text in English): No stand ups surf this wave except for Shane Dorian when he was there with the Billabong Odyssey crew so its full of boogers ranging from 12 to 25 years old. Real tight take off zone so be friendly cause your literally on top of each other waiting for the next wave.<br /><br />You'll see why its called Rancids when the fish factory releases the fish crap into the ocean....
English (Translate this text in English): No stand ups surf this wave except for Shane Dorian when he was there with the Billabong Odyssey crew so its full of boogers ranging from 12 to 25 years old. Real tight take off zone so be friendly cause your literally on top of each other waiting for the next wave.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;You'll see why its called Rancids when the fish factory releases the fish crap into the ocean....
General
This spot is absolutely epic. It keeps its shape from waist high to solid 6 foot bombs. The locals compared it to The Box but I's say it's a cross between the Box and Shark Island. Truly a perfect wave for a bodyboard and a real nightmare on a stick. Enjoy!!
English (Translate this text in English): This spot is absolutely epic. It keeps its shape from waist high to solid 6 foot bombs. The locals compared it to The Box but I's say it's a cross between the Box and Shark Island. Truly a perfect wave for a bodyboard and a real nightmare on a stick. Enjoy!!
English (Translate this text in English): This spot is absolutely epic. It keeps its shape from waist high to solid 6 foot bombs. The locals compared it to The Box but I's say it's a cross between the Box and Shark Island. Truly a perfect wave for a bodyboard and a real nightmare on a stick. Enjoy!!
English (Translate this text in English): This spot is absolutely epic. It keeps its shape from waist high to solid 6 foot bombs. The locals compared it to The Box but I's say it's a cross between the Box and Shark Island. Truly a perfect wave for a bodyboard and a real nightmare on a stick. Enjoy!!
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By *B*O*N*G* , 23-07-2006
Awsome!!! - Surfed here 6-7 ft solid!!! Almost died, knee height water!!! Big set comming...But still alive!!! I'll be back Arica AND Iquique!!! BB 4 ever!!!