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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Medium wave
Water hazards: Ships, Wave breaker, Mole
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: This spot works the best with E and NE, because of the harbour walls you get flat water conditions.
Infos: this spot works the best with E and NE. because of the harbour walls you get flat water conditions
Identified hazards: Shells
Weather specificities: If the Norte blows in winter, you better bring your wetsuit.
Wind type: Frontal, Trade
Wind specificities: This spot works the best with E and NE. The wind is good almost all year round, except for July and August, which is the lowest wind season, and sometimes when there is Red Tide. The rest of the year, this is a very reliable spot. The most reliable months for wind are from February to June. Wind is quite strong and constant if coming from Northeast, the prevalent, trade wind direction. Wind varies from 12-35 knots from this direction. Wind can also be Southwest in the mornings which is side off, this is normally before the Northeast kicks in around 12-2 pm. When pressure systems come from the North, the wind can come from Northwest to North, to NNE. This wind is quite onshore, and usually very strong, and often gusty.
Best months: February, March, April, May, June
Access description: by Car - The spot is about 38 km from Puerto Progreso. Shortly before Puerto Telchak, right after the hotel Reef, you have to turn right. Coming from Puerto Telchak you have to turn left before the hotel.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: During the week there is no nightlife. At weekends Puerto Progreso gets more animated. Merida would be the best choice.
Accommodations: Rooms, Food, Parking
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