Canoa
Canoa is a long, beautiful beach break in a laid-back backpacker town. The 17km stretch of sand offers multiple peaks to spread out, with consistent NW swells during the wet season and a chilled-out surf village atmosphere.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 290° - 330°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (112°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
5/10
Access: Backpacker town. Long beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Canoa?
Canoa works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Canoa?
Offshore wind at Canoa blows from the ESE (112°). Anything in the 90° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Canoa?
Canoa wants NW swell (290° to 330°) between 0.9m and 2.4m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Canoa?
The main season at Canoa is Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs May-Nov. Best December-April. Backpacker town.
How do I get to Canoa?
Fly into MEC, then allow about 90 minutes by road. Backpacker town. Long beach.
What kind of wave is Canoa?
Canoa is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.
Best Season
Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: May-Nov
Best December-April. Backpacker town.
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