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North wind cleans it up, south swell gives the bar its best shape, and a falling tide usually helps the line stand up.
Surf GuideWest Uruguay
El Barco (La Pedrera)
South of La Pedrera, El Barco is the quieter wreck-and-bar wave where a long left can suddenly appear once the south pulse bends into the sand. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for El Barco (La Pedrera) in West Uruguay.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationWest Uruguay, UY
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The walk keeps the crowd thinner, but the rocks and wrecked timber still make manageable size the safer call.
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