Gintota Surf Location, also known as Rivermouth, is an exposed river break that does work only a couple of times a year especially if other breaks in the south are at least 5ft. Offshore winds are from the northeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. Gintota break offer both left and right waves. Even when there are waves, it’s not likely to be crowded. The water quality at Gintota is poor.
Surf spot quality
Wave quality – Basic Experience – Intermediate Frequency – Low
Access
Distance – 2.5 hrs from the main airport Public access – Yes
Wave
Type – River mouth break
Direction – Right Bottom – Sand with rocks Power – Low Good day length – 75m
Danger
Rock – Yes Urchins – No Localism – No
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