Necochea
Necochea offers quality lefts off its jetty structure, with a shipwreck adding interesting reef dynamics at certain tides. The town is a classic Argentine beach resort with wide beaches and traditional seaside atmosphere.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
14°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
3/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Necochea?
Necochea handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Necochea?
Offshore wind at Necochea blows from the N (0°). Anything in the 315° to 45° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Necochea?
Necochea wants SSE swell (135° to 200°) between 0.9m and 2m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Necochea?
The main season at Necochea is Mar-Oct. Best in autumn/winter
How do I get to Necochea?
Fly into NQN, then allow about 60 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Necochea?
Necochea is a beach break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in autumn/winter
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