The Surf Window

Bahía Solano

Chocó, Colombia

Beach breakAdvanced

The largest town on Colombia's remote Pacific coast accessible only by air, Bahía Solano is the gateway to extraordinary Pacific surfing in the Chocó rainforest, where the surf, wildlife, and cultural experience are all extraordinary.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–W 1.5–2.5m at 14–18s

Wind

NE

Light under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Jun–Nov

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Dark sand

Shape

Beach peaks near the town beach

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
  • •Why: Consistent Pacific beach break in a remote setting

Hazards

  • •Very high annual rainfall, world's rainiest coast
  • •Strong rips in bigger swells
  • •Remote location requires prior preparation

Local Tips

  • •Fly from Medellín or Bogotá, the only way in
  • •Arrange boat tours to El Almejal, Guachalito, and other nearby breaks
  • •The humpback whale nursery season June–November is one of the world's great wildlife experiences

Location

Map showing the location of Bahía Solano in Chocó, Colombia

6.2246, -77.4034