Cortez Bank
Where in the world is Cortez Bank located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Reef (rocky) |
| Wave Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Wave Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey |
| Reputation | Totally Epic |
| Wave Length (best) | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | North, NorthWest, South, East, NorthEast |
| Best Wind Direction | North, South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell Size Min | Over 12ft |
| Swell Size Max | 16ft and over |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising tide |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Empty |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Empty |
| Access Distance | Surf trip |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Off-road Required | Yes |
| Boat Access | Yes |
| Access Notes | By boat only |