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Las Islitas surfspot characteristics

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The Guinness Book of Records certifies Las Islitas as the longest wave in the world, covering 5,700ft (2250m), as it wraps into Matanchen Bay. It’s a mellow wall with occasional tubing sections and if you can still feel your legs at the end, make the long walk back to the point. Unfortunately new constructions mean it hardly ever breaks and only a huge S swell will do, along with a very long board.

It may be a long ride, but it’s also a long wait for the point to line-up since it only works in macking S swells. Struggles to repeat the form that made it a destination in the ‘60s and ‘70s and the record breaking Guinness longest wave must have been measured on the best day ever (5,700ft/2250m). If you do catch it on, enjoy the cover-up to cutback symmetry as the wall speeds up and slows down on the long journey. There are peaks right around the bay for almost any wind direction and there is generally a good vibe in the water.