Punta Carola
Punta Carola is San Cristobal's most accessible wave, a right point break just minutes from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The wave picks up NW swells that wrap around the island during the wet season. Share the lineup with curious sea lions from the nearby colony.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 290° - 340°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.7m
- Ideal size
- 2.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 110° - 160°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Walking distance from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
Best Season
Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: May, Jun, Nov
Best December-April with NW swells.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
El Canon
🌊 North shore right • NW swell window • Less crowded option
Tongo Reef
🦭 WSL contest venue • Three-section reef • Surf with sea lions
La Loberia
🦭 Sea lion beach • Quality reef left • Wildlife paradise
Punta Negra
🌋 Volcanic reef right • Lower tides • Near Tortuga Bay
Tortuga Bay
🐢 White sand paradise • Marine iguanas • National park setting
Seymour Norte
🚤 Boat access only • Remote reef right • True adventure