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
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- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Garbanzos?
Garbanzos works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.6m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Garbanzos?
Offshore wind at Garbanzos blows from the W (270°). Anything in the 240° to 300° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Garbanzos?
Garbanzos wants NE swell (20° to 80°) between 1.2m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Garbanzos?
The main season at Garbanzos is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Winter swells. Solid Abaco reef break.
How do I get to Garbanzos?
Fly into MHH, then allow about 30 minutes by road. Abaco island. Accessible from Marsh Harbour.
What kind of wave is Garbanzos?
Garbanzos is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells. Solid Abaco reef break.
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