Surfing in Colombia

bickerss says on May 23, 2009, 06:56:

Great site - never knew that the P coast had great breaks like that. I'm guessing that you are able to rent boards etc.

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Beachbros says on May 23, 2009, 08:33:

There is also surf outside barrenquilla, check out puerto colombia. Also after Parque tyrona there are two good breaks, Los Naranjos and Casa Grande. No idea when the waves are good.

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Sam Salmon says on May 23, 2009, 10:38:

Great video-looks like they're down at Cabo Corrientes.

Don't count on breaks like that all the time though, it's not El Salvador, the water is quite shallow for a long way out along much of the coast and the wave energy is usually quite dissipated before it reaches the shore.

Love those black sand beaches and El Cantil is quite a well kept place.

' a la orden!'

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Sam Salmon says on May 23, 2009, 10:39:

ps-as to drug routes Yes boats come and go but it rarely affects the life of locals unless one has made a successful run and is sitting in a local bar with 'Mucho traigo y muchas mujeres'.

' a la orden!'

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shazam says on May 24, 2009, 10:01:

Can anyone provide specific information on board rentals?

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Sam Salmon says on May 24, 2009, 11:33:

I never saw any signs at El Cantil but I just walked by and waved to the Staff-for sure there is nothing in Nuqui.

Why don't you email El Cantil and ask them?

' a la orden!'

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m_kearney84 says on May 24, 2009, 12:02:

they would have to have something we could ride...I know how to shape boards. I got all the gear here in Oz did a few for myself and a couple for friends...by the sounds of it there are no surf shops in Colombia...this is gonna be so much fun

ey, cheer up!

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quantum says on May 24, 2009, 20:27:

The coast line looks intriguing. But the wave, at least in that video looks pretty mediocre. Hopefully it can do better than that. But thanx Byron for the link. Ive been wanting to see some footage from Nuqui. (pronounced Nookey, right) cute,heh? Sitting close to the top of the continent likeit is, it wouldnt catch anything from the deep south, only from the far southwest, which could still be great but more limited than central america which has better exposure. If anybody out there has more footage of Nuqui, I would love to see it. I also heard there is an island a bit further out, that has better exposure and rocks at times. As far as the Caribbean is concerned, I went in season looking for something decent from Tayrona past Mendihuaca, and when it was showin deep green on the surfreport for Costa and Panama all the way across to Barranquilla and beyond and I didnt see anything but crappy beachbreak. But thankfully in Colombia there are other things to do........and at least there are waves, if your timing is perfect. But I think its kinda like winning the lottery...........

quantum

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Sam Salmon says on May 24, 2009, 21:02:

"by the sounds of it there are no surf shops in Colombia.."
By the sound of your post you are an arrogant/ignorant wanker who doesn't know how to use the internet.

FYI-Pacific Choco is about as poor and far from civilisation as one can get in most of Colombia-people worry about finding enough food to feed their children every day not about shaping boards to play on the waves-WTF don't you Grow Up!

"But the wave, at least in that video looks pretty mediocre"
That's what I meant-it lacks the unique kind of underwater topography that makes surf spots unique it's altogether too flat-not like a Japanese woman's ass but close(!)

There's some decent surf further north near Bahia Solano-well it's not all that far it's just that there's no road-that's where most surfers fly to then taxi to El Valle to stay and then hire lanchas to take them to different beaches daily.

There's info all over the net/surf forums about this.

' a la orden!'

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m_kearney84 says on May 25, 2009, 00:01:

That was a really weak attempt to act your age...u just made a total ars of yourself lol

ey, cheer up!

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nueva york bombero says on May 25, 2009, 10:53:

Honduras

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superiorsurf says on Jun 8, 2009, 11:30:

Who/Where gets the best surf really depends on the time of the year. Strong trade-wind swell (especially in the winter months) along the Caribe coast means very consistent (albeit a bit sloppy) waves. There are numerous sand-bottom pointbreaks between STA and CTG. Also keep in-mind where those waves are heading! Acandi, Sapzuro, Capurgana, all have quality, reef (and some beach/rivermouth) breaks. Expect these places to break best between December and April.

If it's straight-up long-period groundswell you're looking for, that would be the Pacific. The problem with the Pacific is the shadow cast by Panama to the north, and Ecuador to the south. A typical day on the Pac is waist to chest, and usually good conditions. Rarely (though not 'never') will you find it head-high or better. The swell window is just so tight there. It's unfortunate.

Tayrona is sort of it's own little place. I've had mixed results there, but would certainly recommend it, as the place does hold some punchy reefs. Most of the spots here are glorified close-outs, but offer a fun drop, a few turns and kick-out.

Colombia is far from being the next Costa Rica (i.e. decent waves, safe travel, consistency, et al), so expect a few bumps along your journey. Waves aren't handed to you in Colombia; It takes a bit of exploration, a pinch of luck, and a whole lot of patience. But worth it, none-the-less.

Brian.

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