Drive North from Tampico until yuo reach the Altamira Induatrial zone. Turn East onto the access road and drive until you reach the Jetties. Drive North on the dirt road until you reach the Beach. You will see 2 large jetties running out to create the ship channel with a smaller jetty to the South extending ashort way out.
This spot is typically surfed by the locals from Tampico when they can get a ride and when the swell is usually closed out at the Jetty in Tampico. It holds a big swell and usually cleans it up better. It's in the industrial channel, so whatch out for ships entering and leaving.
Overview
Atmosphere
I surfed here for over 3 years whie building a plastics plant in the industrial corridor. I could see the break from the top of the tower we built an did surf checks from there. I kept a board in my offcie and was the source of soem amusement from my colleagues. Bit I did catch it good and often.
General
Goof beach break with better form than most other breaks in the area. Not crowded and isolated. Worth catching.
comment by vshmidov@hotmail.com, 2005-05-18 06:37:14
How do you get there?
Hi, we're heading to Tampico in a week. Is Altamira the best break around and does anyone know for sure how to get there?? Thanks
comment by n_knape@hotmail.com, 2005-01-19 16:10:43
trying to find altamira break
I tried following the directions to find this break but I was unsuccessful. Can anyone post more detailed directions_ Thanks
comment by Cris th meatmen, 2004-10-01 19:44:10
tampicos
I live in Tampico and there is a great jetty but i hear altamira gets better surf why is that?
comment by vshmidov@hotmail.com, 2005-05-18 06:37:14