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go to tepic, a take a bus to san blas and then to matanchen it`s only ten minutes away.
English (Translate this text in English): go to tepic, a take a bus to san blas and then to matanchen it`s only ten minutes away.
English (Translate this text in English): go to tepic, a take a bus to san blas and then to matanchen it`s only ten minutes away.
English (Translate this text in English): go to tepic, a take a bus to san blas and then to matanchen it`s only ten minutes away.
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name matanchen bay
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRarely break (5day/year)
Wave
TypePoint-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerPowerful, Ordinary
Normal lengthVery Long (300 to 500 m)
Good day lengthExceptional (>500m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell direction
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionLow tide only
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
Additional Information
you can use from a 5´8 to a 7´0 surfboard, san blas(rights and lefts) is hard when it grows there is the time to go to matanchen when san blas is big, it wont let you get in, so you have to go to the other beahes, (matanchen , platanitos, santa curz or stoners - rights), they are very close.
English (Translate this text in English): you can use from a 5´8 to a 7´0 surfboard, san blas(rights and lefts) is hard when it grows there is the time to go to matanchen when san blas is big, it wont let you get in, so you have to go to the other beahes, (matanchen , platanitos, santa curz or stoners - rights), they are very close.
English (Translate this text in English): you can use from a 5´8 to a 7´0 surfboard, san blas(rights and lefts) is hard when it grows there is the time to go to matanchen when san blas is big, it wont let you get in, so you have to go to the other beahes, (matanchen , platanitos, santa curz or stoners - rights), they are very close.
English (Translate this text in English): you can use from a 5´8 to a 7´0 surfboard, san blas(rights and lefts) is hard when it grows there is the time to go to matanchen when san blas is big, it wont let you get in, so you have to go to the other beahes, (matanchen , platanitos, santa curz or stoners - rights), they are very close.
Atmosphere
calm, friendly locals, really good food, a lot of mosquitos, but in good conditions it worth it
is hot in summer, very hot and some rain too, in december there is a nice weather but small waves. water cold in spring cause the
current of north but in general you only need a trunk and sunblock.
English (Translate this text in English): calm, friendly locals, really good food, a lot of mosquitos, but in good conditions it worth it<br />is hot in summer, very hot and some rain too, in december there is a nice weather but small waves. water cold in spring cause the<br />current of north but in general you only need a trunk and sunblock.
English (Translate this text in English): calm, friendly locals, really good food, a lot of mosquitos, but in good conditions it worth it<br />is hot in summer, very hot and some rain too, in december there is a nice weather but small waves. water cold in spring cause the<br />current of north but in general you only need a trunk and sunblock.
English (Translate this text in English): calm, friendly locals, really good food, a lot of mosquitos, but in good conditions it worth it&lt;br &#47;&gt;is hot in summer, very hot and some rain too, in december there is a nice weather but small waves. water cold in spring cause the&lt;br &#47;&gt;current of north but in general you only need a trunk and sunblock.
General
i like it very much i think people there is great and locals some are really good surfer, i mean with world competition level
its a great a place to beginners in december-febraury but in a good season it can take a shit out of you.and it helps you to work in your moves but in not a powerful wave, matanchen it is but when the season it`s on
but its long enough to get tired, and its a very good tube(rights)
English (Translate this text in English): i like it very much i think people there is great and locals some are really good surfer, i mean with world competition level<br />its a great a place to beginners in december-febraury but in a good season it can take a shit out of you.and it helps you to work in your moves but in not a powerful wave, matanchen it is but when the season it`s on<br />but its long enough to get tired, and its a very good tube(rights)
English (Translate this text in English): i like it very much i think people there is great and locals some are really good surfer, i mean with world competition level<br />its a great a place to beginners in december-febraury but in a good season it can take a shit out of you.and it helps you to work in your moves but in not a powerful wave, matanchen it is but when the season it`s on<br />but its long enough to get tired, and its a very good tube(rights)
English (Translate this text in English): i like it very much i think people there is great and locals some are really good surfer, i mean with world competition level&lt;br &#47;&gt;its a great a place to beginners in december-febraury but in a good season it can take a shit out of you.and it helps you to work in your moves but in not a powerful wave, matanchen it is but when the season it`s on&lt;br &#47;&gt;but its long enough to get tired, and its a very good tube(rights)
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