Pico Alto
Wave
| Wave Type | Reef - Rocky |
| Wave Direction | Right and Left |
| Bottom | Flat Rocks with Sand |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Long, 150 to 300 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 10-12 ft/3-3.5 m |
| Wave Height Max | 16 ft+/5 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | South, SouthWest |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 157.5°-337.5° |
| Best Wind Direction | NorthEast, East |
| Swell Size Min | 3m |
| Swell Size Max | 5m+ |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising Tide |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Sometimes break (between 5 and 40) |
| Paddle Out | Easy to Moderate |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Crowded |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Crowded |
| Access Distance | In the city |
| Walk Description | Instant access (< 5min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Access Notes | Paddle > 20mn or Boat |
Water & Hazards
| Water Quality | Clean |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | June, July, August |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Spring Suit |
| Water Temp | 23°C | 23°C | 19°C | 18°C | 17°C | 19°C |
| Air Temp | 23°C | 24°C | 21°C | 17°C | 17°C | 20°C |
| Climate | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |