Now, in the 3rd installment of the Surf Route, we continue our north-south journey in the province of Santa Elena. All the information has been taken from the Surf Route booklet of the Ministry of Tourism.
Santa Elena: WITCH BEACH/LIBERTADOR BOLIVAR
Swell: SW/NW/N
Category: beach break
Wave direction: left and right
Wave size: 3 to 8 feet
Recommendations: mid-tide, no wind
Observations: Be very careful with the hangover.
Best months: January, February
Nearby attractions: Libertador Bolívar Handicrafts, Valdivia Museum and Aquarium, Montañita, Dos Mangas.
Emergency phone: Police 04 2942016, Civil Defense 042940594, Manglaralto Hospital 04 2901192
Saint Helena: PTA. BLANCA/EL ESPIGON
Swell: NW/N
Category: Point break
Wave direction: left
Wave size: 3 to 5 feet
Recommendations: mid-tide, no wind
Observations: Good place for beginners
Best months: January, February
Nearby attractions: Ballenita, Salinas, Colonche Church
Emergency phone: Police 04 2942016, Civil Defense 042940594, Sta. Elena Hospital 04 2941200
Saint Helena: INTERCOURSE
Swell: SW/NW/N
Category: beach break
Wave direction: left and right
Wave size: 3 to 7 feet
Recommendations: mid-tide, no wind
Best months: January-April
Observations: Beware of bathers
Nearby attractions: Valdivia Museum and Aquarium
Emergency phone: Police 04 2781999, Civil Defense 042783346, La Libertad Hospital 04 2785237
Saint Helena: CAPAES
Swell: NW/N
Category: Beach break
Wave direction: left
Wave size: 5 to 7 feet
Recommendations: medium tide, no wind
Best months: December-January
Category: Beach break
Wave direction: left
Wave size: 5 to 7 feet
Recommendations: medium tide, no wind
Best months: December-January
Observations: Beware of currents, presence of dunes
Saint Helena: CHULLUYPE
Swell: NW/N
Category: Reef break
Wave direction: left and right
Wave size: 3 to 6 feet
Recommendations: medium tide, no wind
Best months: December-March
Observations: Presence of manta rays. Be careful with the rocks when leaving.
Category: Reef break
Wave direction: left and right
Wave size: 3 to 6 feet
Recommendations: medium tide, no wind
Best months: December-March
Observations: Presence of manta rays. Be careful with the rocks when leaving.
Saint Helena: CAPTIVE
Swell: NW/N
Category: beach break
Wave direction: left and right
Wave size: 3 to 8 feet
Recommendations: mid-tide, no wind
Remarks: It is recommended to surf when the oil tankers are not loading. Oil pipeline
Best months: December to March
Nearby attractions: Farallon Dillon Nautical Museum, Sumpa Lovers Museum, Ballenita viewpoint.
Emergency telephone: Police 04 2781999, Civil Defense 042783346.
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