La Brava
La Brava ("The Wild One") is a left reef break in the Arica heavy wave zone, offering a slightly more approachable option than El Gringo while still delivering quality barrels.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 250°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 20° - 70°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.4m
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Arica reef zone.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Solid left reef. Less intense than El Gringo.
Getting There
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