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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Barra Vieja
Mexico, Guerrero
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 16° 41.294' N |
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From Acapulco City head to Boulevard de las Naciones(towards the airport) then connect to carretera to Barra Vieja (Rd.) Drive for about 2 miles you will get to Bonfil beach area, from Bonfil keep driving south for about 15 min, the spot is by restaurant El Caracol. DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Barra Vieja beachbreak
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Good wind directionEast, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionMid tide
Best tide movementRising tide
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Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
Additional Information
nov.-march. rippable for small wave riders.
april.- oct. good for med. size wave chargers.
take your everyday board plus a semigun is needed, a 6`8 or 7`0 for the biggest days. Parking is easy there is lots of restaurants where you can park.
Atmosphere
Very relaxed, surf in the morning, get something to eat, rest, surf again and then hang out with the local surfers (mostly kids).
General
It is very powerful, demanding and will put you in the best physical shape you have ever been without going to the gym.
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By antonio diaz--- piquant9@att.net.mx , 21-07-2005
photos - as the sender of this info, i forgot to let you know i soon will have photos of barra vieja beachbreak.also, i`d like to add the info of: legendary surf spot of Copacabana beachbreak in Acapulco Guerrero.i will also send you excellent shots of bonfil Beachbreak.THANKS FOR ACCEPTING OUR INFO -- THE SURFERS OF ACAPULCO THANK YOU.
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By anonymous , 25-08-2005
Punta Maldonaldo - Aloha! could anyone give me some info about punta maldonaldo. I never been there and I know it's on the highway in guerrero on the way south towards pinotepa. Has anyone surfed this place before? What's it like? Is it worth the travel? I would like to know! Thanks!