Barra de la Cruz
Surf Guide
The fang of Barra's headland points South-East, which perfectly cleaves S swell and produces dredging tubes at the top of the point that give way to steep walls that hold their size into the bay. On a SW, Barra isn't much less perfect, if a little less dredgey and racey.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
BegIntAdv
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
WelcomingIntimidating
Growing in intensity.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
MellowHeavy
It's bad; be patient.
Spot Rating
Perfect
PoorPerfect
If the sand is right, as good as it gets.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
LightExhausting
Medium. Long paddles back out after lengthy rides.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Clean
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSE, S, SSW
Wind
W
Surf Height
Chest high to double overhead
Tide
Low-mid.