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Riomar Reef

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Ideal surf conditions at Riomar Reef

Swell window
N, NE
Best swell direction
N
Swell size
2ft - 10ft
Swell breaks over
Rock Ledge, Sand
Wave types
Rivermouth
Wave directions
Left, Right
Wind window
W
Best tides at
Low, Mid, High
Skill Level
Expert
Seasons
Spring, Autumn, Winter
Board types
Shortboard, Longboard

Riomar Reef surf guide

Surf: A big-wave spot only surfed by a handful of locals for a bunch of good reasons. A very long paddle to a deep, shark-infested reef, this spot needs a strong N swell, low tide, and favorable WSW winds, which means only the locals get this one when it’s on. One of the few truly low consistency waves around. Also suffers from a complete lack of parking, unless you’re one of the affluent local residents. Access: No parking Surf: General: Riomar's inside break is unimpressive compared to Vero's other shorepounds. However, if a good N is pumping and it's low tide, the outer reef turns on, providing an enviable, and rare, offshore opportunity more than 200 yards beyond the beach. Tides: Low Size: Chest-overhead Wind: SW-W Swell: NE-ENE Bottom: Rock/reef Paddling: You'll paddle to get to the surf - the reef's out there. Spot Rating: Can get good on the stronger NE swell and hurricane swells that break on the reef. When small it breaks near the beach and there are better spots nearby for that. Not recommended for newer surfers. Gets sharky and these are big boys - bull sharks. Access: Tough to grab a spot. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Uncrowded. Local Vibe: Pretty mellow overall. Environment: Usually very clean. Hazards: This is bull shark territory. If it does not look or feel right, don't paddle out. Season: Fall-Spring, Hurricane

Written by Joris de Ruiter

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