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“Just wanted to correct a statement made by another reviewer about point break status. La Lancha is for sure a point break with botham left and a right. Most visitors mistake the crowded break at the front of the path exit as the break. It is not.. that is a whole other break clogged with tourists and surf lessons that breaks over an out side risky reef. Ot jas a pretty distinct left. The point is to the west and is an amazing spot. Just saying cuz I live here part time. Also' thanks for the reliable surf reports for the area. I trust your site more that any other to keep me in the waves! Muchas mahalos amigos.”
Rich from MEXICO - 15 Jun 2022
La Lancha Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 12 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.7(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.8(1: La Lancha is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.4(1: La Lancha is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Nayarit. 5: the best break in Nayarit). |
Difficulty Level: 2.7(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.2(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: La Lancha can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.3(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at La Lancha, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.7(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at La Lancha are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.1(1: Often too crowded. 5: La Lancha is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.0(1: Getting to La Lancha requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.8(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.8(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.3(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near La Lancha for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.6(1: Camping at La Lancha is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: La Lancha is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 2.9(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at La Lancha, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near La Lancha where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“La Lancha is not a point break as described here but a beach break (we'll fix this, thanks ed.) with some rock structure underneath. It is a right and a left and a very mellow wave suited to beginners. Because of this and the fact that it is a short walk in from the highway, it is frequented by many surf schools, making it very crowded. Expect 20-30 people in the lineup most of the time, with as many as 50-60 on holidays such as Christmas.”
Gene Bagley from UNITED STATES - 18 Apr 2014
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