Garbanzos
Garbanzos is Abaco's quality reef break—a right-hander that draws surfers from Florida and the US East Coast seeking warmer water and fewer crowds. When NE swells hit the Bahamas, this reef produces consistent, workable waves in a tropical paradise setting.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 300°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Abaco island. Accessible from Marsh Harbour.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells. Solid Abaco reef break.
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