Estero de Platano

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Estero de Platano

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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Precision: Approximate

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Latitude: 0° 46.591' N
Longitude: 80° 5.359' W

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Access

Its 40 minutes away in car from Casa Blanca, its easy to get there but it takes some time.

DistanceTake a car

WalkDon't know

Easy to find?OK

Public access?Public access

Special accessDon't know

Surf Spot Characteristics

Alternative name Estero

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityRegional Classic

ExperienceAll surfers

FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)

Wave

TypeBeach-break

DirectionRight and left

BottomSandy with rock

PowerHollow, Fast

Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell directionSouthWest

Good wind direction

Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Best tide positionHigh tide only

Best tide movementRising tide

More details

Week crowdEmpty

Week-end crowdFew surfers

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Dangers

- Rips / undertow
- Rocks

Additional Information

Go in low tide and you'll find a pool. Wave breaks at high tide, best tide movement is rising tide.
You can park your car in front of the point, beware of leaving expensive objects on sight.

Atmosphere

Estero de Platano is one of Esmeralda best waves, it only works on high-tide with medium-big swells.
Beware of the rocks and fallen trees!

General

Estero de Platano is a really small village, just a few houses and a restaurant (I won't recommend to eat there).
There is no place to spend the night there, so make sure is just a one day trip!

Author: figlio Contributors (2)