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Surf Spot Characteristics |
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alternative name | La Gloria |
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Surf Quality |
| | wave quality | Standard (means good) |
| | experience | experienced surfers |
| | surf frequency | regular |
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Wave |
| type | beach-break |
| | direction | right and left |
| | bottom | sandy |
| | power | - hollow
- fast
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| | normal length | |
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Tide, Swell and Wind |
| | swell direction | - NorthWest
- West
- SouthWest
- South
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| | wind direction | - East
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| | swell size | starts working at less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+ |
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Author: Anonymous
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Rancho de las Olas Access |
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About 90 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta on Hwy 200, turn right on dirt road in the town of Pino Suarez. There are a few signs for Rancho de las Olas and one is on Hwy 200 at the turnoff. The distance from Hwy 200 to the beach is about 10 miles. Cars with good ground clearance are needed. Rain may make parts of the road difficult to drive. |
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distance | surf trip |
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walk | short walk (5-15 mn) |
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easy to find? | hard to find |
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public access? | public access |
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special access | 4x4 |
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More Details on Surfing |
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week crowd |
empty |
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empty |
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dangers | - rips / undertow
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Additional Surfing Infos |
| | Park car at the end of the road and follow the trail through the estuary or over the concrete flood control "bridge." The campground is on the beach. With bigger swells, the wave will close out or break too fast for most people. Shore break and near shore side current can be strong but once out in the take off zone, the drift decreases. Sand enemas are possible.
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Atmosphere |
The beach is a private campground, open to the public, and costs only 6 pesos for day or overnight use. There are toilets and outdoor shower, palapas for shade and an area to prepare food. Horses and kayaks may be available for rent. The coast is undeveloped and wild for at least 10 to 15 miles in either direction. Sea turtles nest on the beach several months of the year. Do not swim in the nearby estuary as there is a sizable population of crocs living there. There are no stores, restaurants, or other services on the beach but some services are available in the nearby ranching pueblo, La Gloria, or Pino Suarez.
While it is empty now, the owners of the land have big plans for the area. They have a web site: www.ranchodelasolas.com |
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General |
Worth a look, especially if you are tired of the crowds near Puerto Vallarta (Punta de Mita, Sayulita) or you are travelling between Puerto Vallarta and points south or vice versa. Try to catch a combined swell (NW & SW). |
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comment by Anonymous, 2007-02-25 00:30:22