Surf Forecast El Camaron
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El Camaron surfspot characteristics
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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.
Intermediate to advanced
Park in the lot just to the north of the point. You'll have to pay.
April-October
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.
It is in town.
Rocks.