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Surf Spot Characteristics
  alternative namematapalo
    Surf Quality
 wave qualityRegional Classic
 experienceexperienced surfers
 surf frequencyregular
    Wave
typesand-bar
 directionright
 bottomsandy with rock
 power- powerful
- fun
 normal lengthlong (150 to 300 m)
 good daynormal (50 to 150m)
    Tide, Swell and Wind
 swell direction- South
 wind direction- North
- NorthEast
 swell size
 tide positionlow tide only
 tide movementrising and falling tides
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Backwash Access
  Backwash bay ,Matapalo.
  distancesurf trip
  walkgood walk (15-30 mn)
  easy to find?OK
  public access?public access
  special access4x4
    More Details on Surfing
  week crowd ok
week-end crowd crowded
  dangers- rocks
  webcam url
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 Backwash - A fun right that breaks in the middle of Backwash Bay. Although it doesn't break as many days per year as Matapalo, it is the spot of choice when it is at its best (from midtide to lowtide).

http://www.bosquedelcabo.com/surfing.htm


generally jack up creating steep sections; great longboarding.

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comment by Anonymous, 2007-08-06 14:26:06

Pleasently Suprised
This is a low tide break and if you get it on a 6+ foot swell in the morning your going to have a blast.

comment by Anonymous, 2006-11-30 23:41:05


when its on its on ya mum

comment by Kiwi Surfer, 2005-06-20 23:30:34

On the right day there is no better
This wave on the right tide, swell direction and size will match many warm water rights to be found. The take-off is over some boils. The take-off is mellow the wall builds and will throw just before the channel. The lava rocks to the East, jutting form the beach can goev some concern on a clean-up set of caught inside. Pan Dulce, further East is a fun long wave when Backwash gets MACK! Good place to stay...Bahia Esmeralda...good food, nice bungalows and quick walk to the surf.

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