Andicuri (Santa Cruz, Piedra Plat)

Andicuri (also known as Shark Bay) is an exposed windward-coast beach break characterized by very consistent surf and a sandy cove framed by dramatic bluffs and limestone/coral-stone cliffs. Conditions are typically well defined for wave riders, with waves showing both left- and right-hand options. Surf quality is generally described as good, with the spot working across a range of swell sizes. Reported swell-height windows include roughly 1.0–2.5 m, and the break is noted for faster, punchier rides that often end in a heavier shore-break zone. Depending on the swell and wind, the wave shape can read frame-like/hollow, and larger sets are described as holding size but becoming very heavy and difficult when currents are strong. Safety is a major factor here. Multiple sources describe strong rip currents/undertow, a heavy shore break, and rocky hazards (including rocks along the sides and some submerged rocks). As a result, the spot is not a good match for weak swimmers or beginners, and you should treat it as an advanced challenge even if the location is sometimes discussed as beginner-capable for certain on-the-day conditions. Local usage is strong, with body-boarding competitions reported at the beach, and there are notes emphasizing local preference for peace and quiet. The area is remote with no food/drink onsite and no lifeguards; if you go, bring supplies and plan for limited support. Warm water temperatures support board shorts/rash-guard riding through much of the year, and the best overall surfing season is generally cited as October to March, with winter and spring swells often providing especially consistent surfing.