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“Best swell for La Virgen is from E or ESE, best wind N or NW.
It is not consistent at all, it might break 4 or 5 times a year, it needs a big swell.
It is one of the heaviest waves in Uruguay with a dangerous rocky bottom. It can hold 10 ft or more.
The take off is steep, the first section is the most dangerous, there is a big rock that might come out in front of you depending on the angle of the wave and the tide, after that it gets fat and then it hits a second reef and gives you a nice wall.”
Gabriel from URUGUAY - 21 May 2015
La Virgen Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 1 vote and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.0(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: 3.0(1: La Virgen is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Water Quality: 2.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: La Virgen is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to La Virgen 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). |
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