Playa Avellanas Forecast & Report

🌊 Swell

  • Swell Direction: SW to WNW for consistent peaks
  • Swell Size: 3ft to 7ft is ideal; handles larger swells well
  • Period: 13–17 seconds creates long, peeling rides

 

💨 Wind

  • Wind Direction: Offshore winds from the east or southeast (E/ESE)
  • Best Wind Time: Dawn and dusk are the golden windows

 

📅 Tide

  • Best Tides: Mid tide is best for all-around performance
  • Some reef breaks here work well at lower tides

 

🌅 Time of Day

  • Early morning (sunrise) offers glassy perfection
  • Late afternoon also works if the winds stay calm

 

🏖 Seasons

  • Rainy Season (May–Oct): Produces consistent swells and long rides
  • Dry Season (Nov–Apr): Clean conditions with fun medium-sized surf

 

🏄‍♀️ Break Types

  • Mix of reef and beach breaks
  • Multiple peaks: beginner-friendly inside sections + hollow outside reef peaks
  • “Little Hawaii” (a section) is known for powerful barrels on big days
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