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El Camaron

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Ideal surf conditions at El Camaron

Swell window
SSE, S, SSW, SW
Swell size
3ft - 10ft
Swell breaks over
Sand, Rock
Wave types
Reef, Point
Wave directions
Left
Wind window
N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE
Best tides at
Low to Mid, Mid, Mid to High
Skill Level
Intermediate, Expert
Seasons
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Board types
Shortboard, Fish, Bodyboard

El Camaron surf guide

Surf: General: Hardly the best wave in Mainland Mexico, El Camaron typically has small, weak lefthanders. This isn't to say El Camaron doesn't get good. Because it is a rocky headland that conveniently juts southwest into the Pacific - with no island shadow from the same direction - it does have its moments in the spring and summer months, when Southern Hemis are at their strongest. The wave itself peels left along the rock shelf at the feet of a sea cliff. As mentioned, it is generally small -- around waist to chest-high -- soft, and slow. But it is enough of a pointbreak to line up and build momentum as it goes -- on the right board it can be plenty of fun. When a proper S-W swell pours in, El Camaron stands up and is highly rippable. Tides: Mid Size: Waist high to double overhead Wind: NE or E Swell: SW, SSW, S Bottom: Rock and sand Paddling: Sometimes a lot of duck-diving, but not a long paddle back out. Spot Rating: Fickle, but really fun on a strong swell. Access: Park in the lot just to the north of the point. You'll have to pay. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Depending on swell. Locals will be all over it and dominating the main take-off zone. Local Vibe: Not too bad if you play by the rules. Environment: It is in town. Hazards: Rocks. Season: April-October

Written by Joris de Ruiter

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