Farol de Santa Marta
Farol de Santa Marta is a dramatic lighthouse point at the southern tip of Laguna, where wave quality takes a significant step up from the surrounding beaches. The point offers both lefts and rights depending on swell direction, with the right being particularly noteworthy on bigger days. The lighthouse provides a stunning backdrop and the remote location keeps crowds minimal. On large S swells, the wave can hold serious size.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 200°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.8m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
5/10
👥 Winter Break (Jul 1 – Jul 31) — expect extra crowds
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in autumn/winter
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