Surfing Chicama Peru - The World's Longest Left (What's It Actually Like)?
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This was my first time surfing Chicama, and jeez, was it a fun time. The wave is super long, the water isn't (that) cold, the crowds are minimum, and I hope this video inspires you to come here one day too! Hope you enjoy the video, and please like and subscribe!! More videos coming soon...
@peacepuffz
Жыл бұрын
hey mate what's the main surf seasion / month there?
@howardacquistapace5967
Жыл бұрын
Wow, with your digging lefts and travelability I'd be on my way to Skeleton Bay
@paulsmith5167
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, loving your videos, just to let you know the reason why homes are half finished in Peru buddy, it’s a tax thing, until a builder is fully completed, they don’t have to pay tax.
@ugocdf7706
11 ай бұрын
Stop being a groveler and get to surf when there's proper surf. I have seen you surfing in chile, madeira and now chicama....and you never get a proper swell! As much as you research the place you are going to , please try sometimes to get there with a forecasted ground swell so you can show what the wave is like. Eating burritos and tacos in peru....what about cheviche and causa,or tacu tacu and some chicha morada. Nah,I am done with you One last thing: what you went out surfing that first morning you got there is called the cape, and that is NOT the wave. It is like surf info for beginners,you ve been arond the world,should try to do a better job by now 😢 Out of here,adios
@t.oleskowicz6606
10 ай бұрын
I also stayed in the same exact room at La Ola Azul! I recognized that completely blue room immediately. Haha. Great video. The waves of dreams. Glad you got the chance to enjoy it.
I'm just finding these videos and I love the honest takes on all the places you travel. So many other videos try to hide any negatives, whether to try and sell you something or to attempt to be an influencer with a perfect life. I will definitely subscribe!
@DanHarmon123
10 ай бұрын
Hey Alex! Thanks so much and yes, that's my goal for all of these videos is to give a realistic view of the spots, positive and negative!!
I have been there 3 times, I'm from Spain and my wife is Peruvian. Two first times I scored hard, swell with 8 feet, and the wave was barreling in some sections, Mostly in front of Hotel El Hombre. I got to the pier a few times, and the ride was 1:30 or nearly 2 minutes. Then back walking 15 minutes (second time I paid some soles to a motocarro or tuc tuc, and the return was only 3 or 4 minutes). I hated to walk so much, ended up with cramps in the legs. Current very strong in the same direction you go riding the wave. It was so stronga that within 2 minutes you week 50 meters away from were you jumped to the water, so it is better to catch a wave soon or you'll be displaced. The summary of rubbish everywhere , semi dessert and unfinished houses is 100% true. Very nice and kind people and also kind of dangerous if you get to the wrong neighborhood or get on with the wrong people.
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Wow! It must be so sick when it's 6-8ft! Would love to surf it like that... Yeah, getting to the pier is crazy longgg. But yes good shout on getting the lifts back around the point, I was defiantly tired and sore after 2 or 3 run-around laps, hahaha!
@ic1963
Жыл бұрын
Interesting point about wrong neighbourhoods etc. It’s such a small place anyway. I walked around most places during the day and at night. Maybe I was just lucky.
@deannagould6208
Жыл бұрын
would I be okay traveling and surfing Chicama by myself?
@RMCH420
10 ай бұрын
@@deannagould6208hi! Yes you would be ok, it just depends on what kind of accomodation you are staying, the locals would tell you what neighboors to stay away and public places people are kind and respectful
@williamsharpnack5534
2 ай бұрын
Is their weed available?
Absolutely BOMBING!!! Keep these videos coming...it so awesome!!!!
to answer you question half built homes everywhere, people dont have to pay property tax when home is still under construction, so they act like they are still building in progress
@bobsmith8124
Жыл бұрын
Fck that’s awesome
@carlosgandolfolopez7086
Жыл бұрын
The tax effect is only part of the reason. Also, the real estate market in some parts of Peru is not developed, so people in what we call "autoconstrucción", which means self construction. Since income is low, families usually don't have enough money to build their house in one stage, so they save enough to build one space, then they save some more and build another space. Many of these constructions do not have a roof yet because it is the most expensive part. Obviously, no architects involved.
@carlosgandolfolopez7086
Жыл бұрын
I meant "people engage in autoconstrcción".
Great video Dan. And thanks! Surfing Chicama in January. Old surfer guy bringing his long board after not surfing for years. 😎
Really enjoyed this vid. Been looking at this place for years in mags and online, I think your video here is the best breakdown of how it actually is there that I’ve seen. Good job😊🤙
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! Really hope it helps make your trip happen! Yew!
Thank you for this wonderful report, Dan!!! Chicama is very hard to get to. I was a teen in Lima when I first saw an 8mm film from there in '69. It was already legendary. The crew took turns driving the car back up the beach. Banditos were an issue back then... Gray skies, lefts and unfinished cinder block buildings were/are to be expected in Peru. "Hollow" is very rare in Peru❤
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Sounds like it was wild back in the day! And I imagine pretty scary to visit... But yes awesome place, and really enjoying my time here in Peru!
@archstanton_live
Жыл бұрын
@@DanHarmon123 pues
@blogo1111
Жыл бұрын
‘69. ? I thought I was old. ‘75 high school grad started surfing that summer SD.
Thanks very much for taking the time to make this, super helpful mate!
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
No problem! Hope you score the place!!
Lucky! Thanks for the video; it's really enjoyable to watch.🙂
Cool vid. Appreciate the detailed look at the setup: the town, the long trip to get there, the remoteness of (and long walk to) the point. No wonder there's no crowd; not a place you just rock up to in your rental.
Loved your vlog. Very informative and thanks for sharing the stoke
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Yew!
Great video. Thank you! Chicama has been on my short list for a long time. Got to pull the trigger!
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Yeah pull the trigger for sure! Guaranteed leg burners!!
such a sick video man keep up the vids they are amazing
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! Can't wait to keep making more :)
Awesome Dan!!
Hey Dan! Great video! Of course the shots of the wave are awesome! Can't wait to surf that wave! Thanks for the travel tips and insight. Also, dig the shots of the towns, houses and scenery. Do you happen to have a video of what Northern Peru is like? Just wondering how that area looks, as well. Thanks again for the videos. Keep Living The Dream! 🤙
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Hello! Yeah, it's such a fun, easy-to-surf wave; I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! I don't have too much footage of northern Peru... but I'm going to release some B-sides (extra footage) of me traveling around Peru soon, which might provide some insight into what it's like. (Should be uploading in next couple of weeks). YEW!!
I was there in the 80's surfing for 2 months, Good food at the Hombre hostal with his small rooms painting with chicama waves and very colorful, great food , very hot in summer but great surfing. Enjoy Peru has a lot of great waves to surfs . Go down south and you will find waves from 12' to 20' . Enjoy
Great vid Dan! Liked and subscribed! 🤙🏻
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you!
Keep pumping these video's and believe.
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Thank You, Jonathan! I will certainly keep making as many as I can!
Was sick man congrats
nice video, thx for all the travel tips!
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed :)
great video. Nice Job!
brilliant Dan
Sick video man, would love to see more surf travel vlogs from you, you rip 🤙
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Gonna try my best to make as many as possible as I travel! Watch this space hahah!
Kia Ora, from New Zealand. Thanks for the informative video. Chicama is now in my bucket list! I’ll check your blog and may get in touch if you don’t mind. Cheers
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Sounds good mate! Look forward to hearing from you!!
Surfed here a few times before the popularity hit ( Peruvian born and now living in OZ). Such a fun wave on the right board like a mid length or fish Unfortunately when there is a swell now the crowds of learners on boats are too much with a lot of disrespect. It would be great if the locals and tourists could agree on a better way of doing this service and not tear the wave apart with wake. To answer the question about the unfinished buildings, I believe its to do with tax. In Peru when you finish a construction you must pay tax to the government so therefore in rural areas no one completes buildings as to say its not finished yet.
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Hey mate! Thanks for the info about the houses and yes, I think that was the only downside surfing here. So many waves got to waste by having boat wake through it!! Maybe a marker buoy for how far out boats need to go hahah?
Awesome Vid Dan! looking forward to more
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sean! Can't wait to keep creating surf/travel content!
@seanmcmulkin2786
Жыл бұрын
@@DanHarmon123 When will you arrive in Brazil or Argentina? Good waves there
I love to see this less crowded spots... Great video🤙
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Yes!! It's one of the few famous spots in the world that isn't too crowded!
@jamespardue3055
Жыл бұрын
@@DanHarmon123 Dreary, cold, and not much to do on land, so yeah....plus, I don't think I've ever seen a photo of Chicama with the sun out. I'll have to search for that. Thanks for the video, safe travels.
I really enjoyed your video, hello from Spain😁
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Hey Alexandre!! Stoked you enjoyed it :)
Wow. Thanks for this. Two thoughts: (1) The Walk Back sounds like a paycheck to me. Time to walk with and subsume the (2) profound experience of getting rides like that. I’ve had 10 second rides. The Footage: to be on the wave and watch it forming and reforming as well as your increasingly bobbing head toward the end at 1:13 was a Spiritual Experience. I’m grateful to have seen it. Muchas Gracias, Hermano.
I like the wave timer, cool
Thanks for this!
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Been dying to know what it was like to get there and what it's like to live there. We've all seen the waves in video but this was by far the best video on the spot. #bucketlist
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Hope you get to surf it one day :)
Nice video hopefully taking a trip there in the future👏👏👏
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Have fun! Would highly recommend :)
Did that same exact bus ride dope vid man keep it up bruv
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Yeah its definitely a journey hahha!!
Thank you for this insight view of Chicama Dan! At what time of the year have you been there? - please keep on doing these videos, much love 🫶🏻
I mind-surfed the hell out of those waves. Lovely stuff. Great videos.
@DanHarmon123
5 ай бұрын
Thanks mate!! Hope ya can get there one day :)
Amazing 🤩
I'm checking your channel for several surf trips and decided to check Floripa since it's my home town. Everything is spot on. I would only be a bit more pessimistic about the crowd. I appreciate a lot how you only reveal info about the major spots! We need to deserve the discovering even if it means less information when we travel
brilliant dan😀
best surf video ever...
Thank you Dan, very helpful. Just got back from lima but never got to make it to chicama.
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!! Hope you got some waves down in Lima!!
You should do Pavones CR next. Great Video!
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Yes!! Pavones is on the list for sure. Thanks, and glad you enjoyed it :)
Good stuff. 🤙
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, glad you enjoyed the video :)
epic wave bro great video
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!! Thank you :)
Thanks Dan! You’re vlog was the most informative and useful regarding traveling and surfing & for online/remote workers…( The Title kinda makes me think its only about surfing so I didn’t check this out til later)…Is your board an RNF 96?
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!! That's wicked to hear you found it so helpful! And i was riding a Mayhem Sub-driver in this video!!
Nice vid! And great backgrounding info. The building style you mentioned is very common in developing countries where local cash currency doesn’t always hold its value due to inflation pressure, and where storing your money in a bank is not a convenient or secure option (due to banks going bankrupt, lack of branches, undeclared cash earnings, legislative risks, government corruption etc). So “storing” your wealth in building materials is a safer way for it to hold value. When the building materials are stuck to the ground they are harder to steal and are a bit more weather protected. So you get these shell houses and a piece-meal architecture that gives you flexible building timeframes to add bits as soon as you have enough cash. A simple solution to a complex problem.
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Hey Sam!! Ahhh ok, thanks for the info!! But yes, that makes perfect sense now! Never knew there was that much reason behind it! Thanks :)
@nicolasv5184
3 ай бұрын
Como un lugar que conocí en el Reino Unido: Grimsby. Dios mío……
damn looks amazing... Always wondered how good it really was... Rad you just went solo!
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Love travelling solo!!
Thanks a lot Dan! Good ripping!🤙🏼 Heading there in 2 weeks stoked to see how 'raw' the place is (apart from the rubbish)
@DanHarmon123
7 ай бұрын
Thanks, guys!! Epic, you'll have a wicked time!! Yep, not a beautiful spot but you might ride the longest wave of ya life!!
@MaxandJacqueline
7 ай бұрын
@@DanHarmon123 Hey Dan! Man o Man Chicama was a surreal wave we got lucky with a reasonable swell I didn't manage to ride a single wave for as long as you but man what a spot. I've never seen such clear lines like that. Insane spot. Im editing the video now hopefully you get a chance to check it out. Thanks anyways for your tips in your initial video 🤙🏼
Was at Chicama a couple of weeks ago. The wave is beautiful and the desert backdrop is amazing. The thing about cash is true across Peru. At Puerto Malabrigo there are no cash points. There’s a bus from Puerto Malabrigo to Paijan. It costs 2 soles but when I went to Paijan to get cash the ATM there was not working either. It was a big problem.
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Oh I know! The cash point situation is super annoying! I was too lazy to go to Paijan so only went to places that accepted card for two weeks haha!!
Magnificent
About the unfinished buildings, it happens by 2 factors: 1) the main one is money, people usually don't spend full money to finish their houses. At least they don't worry about the small details, like painting what is not necessary. If you can 'live' there, that's enough and they won't invest more money in it. You can see the difference in what is considered 'liveable' in different countries. But that gives you perspective though, I bet when you were there, you saw people happy, with a smile on their faces, put you to think that even with that living conditions, people are able to be happy, makes you forget about the classic "first world problems". 2) About the rooftops, the average family builds their houses with the expectation that they will build more levels in the future, mainly to rent, sell, or leave space for their sons or daughters. That's why you will see unfinished rooftops. This is actually a kinda cultural linked to economical factors. For years families lived in deprived conditions and young people still don't earn enough money to live independently, so they live with their parents and even construct their houses on top of their parent's houses. In Peru there are 2 worlds, you won't see this in the most developed parts of the capital city and some other cities, but in the rest of the country, this is the rule, especially in small poor towns. Cheers from a Peruvian!
Reminds me of that Endless Summer movie. Forgot where spot was at. But using long board wave was so long, he had to stop cause he was so tired of the ride, - wow.
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Hey Max, yeah I definitely had a few of those rides out here haha...
Thanks for the details, very helpful for planning a trip there. By the way, I think the incomplete building has to do with incoming funds. I know my own relatives in Brazil, sometimes it takes years to complete building parts of their house because they are slowly saving to complete certain part of their project.
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! Super helpful! Hope you enjoy your trip there!!
@juliusdover3683
Жыл бұрын
When I visited Peru the locals told me it has to do with taxation. If the building isn't finished the government can't tax the dwelling. Not sure if thats true though.
@carlosgandolfolopez7086
Жыл бұрын
That is the reason: low imcomes. People build their homes in stages. It is called "autoconstrucción". Roofs are the most expensive part, so they have to save more to finish the home properly.
Trew Gear Nuyarn Pocket T! Stellar outfit.
I want to be there for that same majicseaweed forcast, thanks, super part of the vid
Nice 👌👍
Thanks!
@DanHarmon123
11 ай бұрын
Hey Tim!! Thank you so much for your contribution! That means so much to me and look forward to putting it toward more surf travel content! Yewww!
I really enjoyed Chicama..i stayed at Cosimals place,on the beach ,near the jetty.Great food and rooms.I rented a board and wettie from Jesus,he was a nice bloke and he had a good selection of boards.I love 🇵🇪 Peru.I first surfed Uluwatu at 16 and now at 65 first surf at Chicama..😊
@DanHarmon123
11 ай бұрын
Ahhh yeah sick!! Haven't heard of that place but yeah Peru has so much to offer, not just waves but some other sick stuff to do as well! Sick, ticking off the famous waves of the world!!
Bravo for your video, you clearly came with your board, but I was wondering if it was possible to rent surfboards in town or if it is essential to come equipped. Thanks in advance for your answer
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can!! There's a couple places to rent boards along the main road infront of the beach :)
What a Wave.
Chicama Hell yeah!
Excellent video ... did you hear from any of the locals what Chicama was like when the Code Red 2 swell hit starting around July 18th?
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
No I didn't but I can have a pretty good guess that it was absolutely firing, breaking all the way to the pier!!
@josevasquez8610
11 ай бұрын
Hey Dan @DanHarmon123! I am from Peru and already subscribed to your channel. I have surfed many times Chicama throughout my life (45 years surfing!) and once there was a solid 8 ft swell hitting Chicama and I managed to pass from "The Cape" (further away point) to "The Point" (the one you can see from town) and finished at "El Hombre" section. Legs destroyed. In normal conditions, you cannot connect with a single wave from Cape to Point. One thing I noticed in your video is that it was quite sky was every day greyish... you had bad luck. Chicama normally has sunshine every day, the water turns greenish blue, and stronger side-offshore wind shapes the wave even better holding the lip from braking, which means more time to play with maneuvers.
Cool..
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Yew! Thanks!
Aloha, what month are you there? What are the best months to serve in Peru? Thanks bro.
Looks like heaven! What month/time of year was this? Also do they rent out wetsuits in the town?
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Hi Lauren! Yes, this was during August (2022) and yes there are some surf schools and camps with equipment so i'm sure you can!!
Mate did you surf Mancora up North? Surfed there in 2010, warm and boardshorts all year round, loved that place 🤙🏄🌊🌅🐬🌴
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I did but Mancora was flat unfortunately... So I bombed it down to Lobitos, that was sick though!!
@deanarndell4609
Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah sweet, yeah I heard it cranks down there at Lobitos! 🤙
Thanks
@DanHarmon123
6 ай бұрын
Hey Andrew! Thank you so much! Stoked you found the video helpful :)
Awesome videos! How long did you stay?
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Hey Rudy! Yeah I stayed for around 2 weeks i think! I extended because a good swell came when I was about to leave!!
you were lucky, because chicama can sometimes be frustrating, you can get there and see no waves for days or even weeks (quality waves) and when there is a really big swell with a good direction for chicama there is a lot of people in the line up, you have to be lucky to get a really good wave, but at the end its a great place, very chill and you can get a wave or a ride that you will never forget
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Hey Manuel! Yes I can see how it could be frustrating so must have been super lucky :)!
Hi Dan the man, what time of year were you there? 2 months a go so August?
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Yes Adam! Mid August I was there, waves everyday!
Hi! Did you rent that little boat for your surf sessions? Or you just paddled your way in
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
I didn't! I just paddled/did run arounds but there was plenty of people getting boats!
Congratulations mister surf forever.
Where is the link to the music? Great remix of Feel It Still by Portugal the Man
nice one, you didnt mention the period you were there ? could you tell us please ? thx and enjoy the waves, cheers
@DanHarmon123
10 ай бұрын
Hi mate! Yes, this was in August!!
Chicama. hell yeah !
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Sickest Place!!
@Javier-uv8yy
Жыл бұрын
@@DanHarmon123 fuck yeah !
hola Dan Harmon, soy carlita de chicama de hospedaje la ola azul, muy lindo tu video .... espero que vuelvas pronto.
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
¡Gracias, Carlita! Definitivamente volveré algún día :)
Chicama is incredible but Pacasmayo El Faro is more constant and twice the size, and the wave is very, very long.
Howzit cool vid! What s the name of the first song? Thanks
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Hey Ashton!! I actually don't know the name of the song, but it's from a royalty free music website called E-Proves!!
I was in Peru not too long ago and a local told me that they don't have to pay property tax if the building is still "in construction" so a lot of the buildings are left as if another level is going to be built above. Not sure how true this is. I didn't make it to Chicama but I loved the surf around Lima.
@DanHarmon123
11 ай бұрын
Hey mate!! Yeah I've since learned this also. I went to Bolivia shortly afterward and they had the same thing there hahah! Sick, did you surf those rock jetties in Miraflores??
Thank you so much for your clip :-) I allways dream about the longest wave in world..chicama. Unfortanatly its seem not so easy to come there.. Whats about rent a car? Much greetings from Annette/ Berlin Germany
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Hello! Yes, renting a car would be a great option as well, from Trujillo! I was on more of a budget so I used the bus haha!
Dan, you cant be too careful, but did anyone offer you “Periko” its a special white powder of some sort. Never tried it myself. Just wondering………….
Just a guess but perhaps they get taxed on a building when it is completed SO they give the impression there is work left to be done so they don't ever have to pay?
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Yeah ok, that makes sense and i have heard that happens in Bolivia! Sam gave a great answer as to why above!!
thank for you information and real place chicama long wave is really or not...
@DanHarmon123
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!! And yes, superrrrr longgggg!!
one wave and then, "ok this was fun, now lets get the fuck out of here "
Bro thank you for being honest... I'm looking for place to stay 6 month,must be very cheap and secure where I can start surfing... May I ask you to share some good places with me...
hi ! what are the best months to go to Chicama ?
@DanHarmon123
4 ай бұрын
April - October :)
The lack of finishing is because of the building taxes. A completed building (with a roof) is subject to building tax. People can't even afford nutrient-dense food or have running water, let alone afford to pay taxes.
good on ya Mate! keen to hit that! cheers
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Yew! Definitely recommend!
As far as i know, In Peru If the building is unfinished, you don't have to pay the tax.
The point .. caves & Keiki bowls line up on a westerly north west ground swell you will be so stoked you don't even realize your thighs are turning into spaghetti. You literally shred til yo legs ded
..not finishing a building is for tax purposes..if it looks like your are "constructing" (ie another floor going up - rebar sticking up) then you avoid taxes and fees on the new construction. Something like that. Cool video. What was the water temp?
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Yes makes sense now!! I'm in Bolivia now and it's the same thing here. Water temp was around 17 degrees celsius i think, so was ok in a 3/2mm!!
@jowade9026
Жыл бұрын
@@DanHarmon123 I see it in Mexico (tip of Baja), too. Appreciate your reply.. Enjoy!
I don't know if it's true, but when I went to Peru a taxi driver told me that people didn't finish construction because there was some tax discount if their house was under construction. (Something like that. But I don't know if it's true)
@guizanchi
Жыл бұрын
But I believed it, because really 90% of the country seems to be under construction!
I’ve never been but have surfed some insanely long lefts in chile
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Sick! I'm actually in Chile now and yes, there's certainly some long lefts down here too, but a whole lot colder thats for sure hahah!
@marcelguarachi
Жыл бұрын
@@DanHarmon123 going to pichilemu?
The main reason buildings are half finished is that you pay taxes on it ONLY WHEN THE HOUSE IS FINSHED! that is why they build one extra story to the house knowing they will never put a roof on in, tax loophole that every one uses I've surfed it twice for 3 months each time, it is the same offshore wind always, strongest middle of the day. I've never seen it unsurfable the wave is exactly the same everyday...might be knee high or double overhead but always breaking! go to Trujillo & hunchaco for other good waves & party vides in summer. food is amazing, people are friendly & everything is super cheap, well worth it. can't wait to go back.
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Sick! Thanks for the info... But yeah I found it was the same wave no matter what size hahah... so much fun! Yeah I skipped those places but will check them out next time for sure!
i'm feeling the leg burn just watching this lol.
Exhausting backhand exercise
@DanHarmon123
Жыл бұрын
Oh Yeah! Definitely some sore legs post session haha!
the impossible current seems to go hand in hand with these extended point breaks. Immousuane in Morocco is like that.
What time of the year were you here??
About houses, that is because we do not use roof, because it is a desert so we do not need that, the reason because to not paint it is because people are irresponsable and don't want to pay extra taxes or fees