Punta Negra
Punta Negra is a right-hand reef break located near the famous Tortuga Bay on Santa Cruz Island. The wave works best at lower tides with S swells, offering hollow sections over the volcanic reef.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Direction range
- 165° - 210°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 70° - 110°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.4m
- Danger below
- 0.2m
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Near Tortuga Bay. Hike access.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Nov
Secondary: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Best with S swells April-November.
Getting There
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