El Golfo is the name of the crater with a green lagoon filled by underground sea water. The stunning contrast of black beach and deep green (colouring caused by the algae that inhabit its waters) forms a unique and spectacular sight. It is a nice place to surf and certainly well worth the visit.




 
El Golfo
General
Wave Quality (0-10): 6
Experience Required: Medium
Good Waves Frequency: October-May
Wave Type: Fast and sucky wave
Surf Direction: Right
Wave Power: Medium
Wave Length: 75 m
Bottom Kind: Rock to Sand
Working Conditions
Tide Position: Low Tide
Swell Size: 0.5 - 1.5 m
Swell Direction: NW
Wind Direction: NE
Other
Crowded (ideal surf): up to 8
Hazards: Sharp rocks
Comments: Tricky.



Janubio Beach
General
Wave Quality (0-10): 4
Experience Required: Medium
Good Waves Frequency: Low
Wave Type: Reef break
Surf Direction: Right and Left
Wave Power: Medium
Wave Length: 75 m
Bottom Kind: Rocky
Working Conditions
Tide Position: Mid Tide
Swell Size: 1 m +
Swell Direction: W-NW also big N
Wind Direction: E-NE
Other
Crowded (ideal surf): -
Hazards: Currents
Comments: Sorry, I never reached to surf there.

 
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