Punta Negra Surf Spot Guide, Uruguay Punta Negra delivers a thrilling sandbar beach break with powerful hollow waves breaking both left and right over a mix of flat rocks and sand. This exposed spot in Uruguay's south coast offers a raw, dynamic vibe that's perfect for surfers chasing consistent sessions in a picturesque setting. With […]
This spot works best when swell is West to North-West, a southerly swell will pass right by.Although this is usually thought of as a Left it also has a good right. The wave can throw a fairly heavy lip, and as it is shallow water over boulders - care is required!However, not one of the more dangerous waves in the area.
This is one of the areas most consistent breaks - it works from small to big swell: only on very big swells does it close out.The point is a classic: it breaks both ways, with the left being faster and generally shorter. However, the quality of each direction depends on the swell direction.Have a look from the cliff top and you'll get the picture pretty fast.
Park car where you can see it.Great waves, consistance and very strong like north of peruWait for the "day"
Bring your Guns - this wave is sometimes considered as a training ground for Pico Alto.As with Pico Alto, this is break is a long way out to sea: positioning oneself is hard - especially when the sets are widely spaced - and getting it wrong is not fun.Tides are relatively unimportant - if the swell is there - it works.
This spot does not hold big swell, so when other spots (especially the point breaks) are not working head for Explosivos.Get out there early as the frequent onshore winds (even very light ones) can spoil this wave.
Punta Negra Surf Spot Guide, Uruguay Punta Negra delivers a thrilling sandbar beach break with powerful hollow waves breaking both left and right over a mix of flat rocks and sand. This exposed spot in Uruguay's south coast offers a raw, dynamic vibe that's perfect for surfers chasing consistent sessions in a picturesque setting. With […]
This spot works best when swell is West to North-West, a southerly swell will pass right by.Although this is usually thought of as a Left it also has a good right. The wave can throw a fairly heavy lip, and as it is shallow water over boulders - care is required!However, not one of the more dangerous waves in the area.
This is one of the areas most consistent breaks - it works from small to big swell: only on very big swells does it close out.The point is a classic: it breaks both ways, with the left being faster and generally shorter. However, the quality of each direction depends on the swell direction.Have a look from the cliff top and you'll get the picture pretty fast.
Park car where you can see it.Great waves, consistance and very strong like north of peruWait for the "day"
Bring your Guns - this wave is sometimes considered as a training ground for Pico Alto.As with Pico Alto, this is break is a long way out to sea: positioning oneself is hard - especially when the sets are widely spaced - and getting it wrong is not fun.Tides are relatively unimportant - if the swell is there - it works.
This spot does not hold big swell, so when other spots (especially the point breaks) are not working head for Explosivos.Get out there early as the frequent onshore winds (even very light ones) can spoil this wave.
