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This is a beachbreak with rocks and rips in the mix, so the takeoff zone deserves attention.
The lineup is usually quiet, and the all-tides read makes it an easy spot to time.
Surf GuidePacific Coast
El Cantil
El Cantil is a fairly exposed Pacific beach break with a west swell lane and a west-southwest offshore window. It is a straightforward Choco surf check that can work any time of year. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for El Cantil in Pacific Coast.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationPacific Coast, CO
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