La Rinconada
La Rinconada is a left reef break just south of Montanita point, offering an alternative when the main break is too crowded. The wave works best with SW swells and offers quality walls over the coral reef.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 250°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ENE (67°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 90°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.4m
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: South of Montanita point.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Nov
Secondary: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Best with SW swells April-November.
Getting There
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