Secret Right (Pacific)
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Expert
- Skill Level
- Swell, Ocean
- Spot Type
- 5–12 kts
- Wind Range
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About
Secret Right is a remote, exposed reef break on Colombia’s Pacific coast known for extremely consistent right-hand waves. The wave is described as powerful and peeling, often producing long, clean-looking walls on good days. The break is tide-sensitive and is repeatedly noted to work best around low tide. The spot is also strongly linked to the South Pacific swell season (with the most consistent surfing described from April to October), with a typical swell direction associated with the west for the best conditions. Hazards are a major part of the spot profile: sharp reef and submerged rocks, plus rips/strong currents. Because the location is far from services, visitors are strongly advised to go with local guidance and to plan navigation and safety in advance. Wind information available for the spot does not support kitesurfing, windsurfing, or wingfoiling. Surfing is the best-supported sport here, and it is targeted at advanced-to-expert surfers comfortable with remote, hazard-heavy reef breaks and challenging access.
- Very consistent right-hand reef surfing in an exposed setting
- Peeling, powerful waves with offshore wind direction helping clean-up
- Low crowd density attributed to remote access
- Highly consistent, exposed right-hand reef surfing with peeling waves.
- Uncrowded/low-crowd nature for a remote reef break.
- Very remote reef break with hazards (rocks, rips/strong currents) and limited rescue.
- Wind-sports are not supported by available conditions; surfing requires expert capability and solid swell/tide timing.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- E, NE
- Wind Range
- 5–12 kts
- Reliability
- low
- Best Months
- April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Swell, Ocean
- Beach
- Rocks — Reef/rocky composition.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Medium — Medium wave size described, with the potential to hold significant size on better swell days.
- Launch
- Small — Rocky entry; typically accessed by boat.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Moderate-to-difficult launch due to rocky entry and typically boat access.
Through the year
Generally very low crowds due to remote access
November-March (one source) / May to November peak rainy season in Chocó (another source).
By sport
What to expect for each.
Not suitable based on available wind/condition information (no suitable wind data found for kitesurfing at this exposed reef break).
Not suitable based on available information (no wind data or no flat-water conditions found).
Not suitable based on available information (reef bottom and choppy swell conditions not ideal; foil-friendly not indicated).
- Foil Friendly
- No — Not considered foil-friendly for this spot.
Exposed right-hand reef break with very consistent surf; best with sufficient swell to reach full potential. Works best around low tide.
- Wave Direction
- Right
- Optimal Swell
- W, SW
- Swell Height
- 1–3 m
- Optimal Tide
- Low — Low tide is consistently noted as the best time for the break.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed reef break with little natural shelter.
- Wind Effect
- Offshore winds from the East clean up the face (where wind direction allows).
- Bigger Swell
- Holds significant size; reported to become more hollow on bigger swells.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Good wave quality reported; very consistent surf.
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Powerful but consistent waves on the exposed reef.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling — Peeling right-hand reef break.
- Peel Speed
- Medium — Medium peel speed reported for the right-hand wave.
- Ride Length
- Medium — Described as having a long, peeling wall on better days.
- Ride Length Details
- Long peeling wall on better days; medium ride length otherwise.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Secret Right (Pacific) in the full forecast view.
Secret Right (Pacific) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–7 ktsGusts 14 kts
- Direction
- WNW282°
- Strongest day
- Tue, Oct 277 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.7–1.0 m12s period
- Temperature
- 25–30 °C
Over the next 7 days, Secret Right (Pacific) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–7 kts, peaking around 7 kts on Tuesday, October 27 with gusts to 14 kts. The prevailing direction is WNW. Waves run 0.7–1.0 m with a period of about 12s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- rocks
- rips
- sharp reef
- submerged rocks
- strong currents
- floating logs and debris
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguards on-site.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — There is no organized water rescue or coastguard service for surfers; safety is managed locally.
- Emergency Info
- No organized water rescue. Nearest basic medical facilities are in Nuquí; for serious emergencies, a medevac flight to Medellín is required. National emergency number: 123.
- Localism / Vibe
- Sources emphasize using local guidance due to remoteness rather than a documented local-only culture.
Rules of the spot
Beware of rocks and rips; the spot is remote with limited rescue and medical facilities.
- remote-access-only
- Bring all necessary gear because there are no shops nearby.
- Watch for debris in the water after heavy rains.
- Go with a local due to extreme remoteness and lack of facilities.
- Have a plan for navigation and safety because access is limited and rescue is not organized on-site.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Buenaventura
- Nearest Town
- Nuqui
- Nearest Airport
- Reyes Murillo Airport (SKNQ) in Nuquí, approximately 15–20km away by boat.
- Public Transport
- Access is exclusively by boat from Nuquí; there are no roads connecting this region to the rest of Colombia.
- Access
- Accessible only by boat (lancha) or a long trek from nearby villages; exact launch access is typically by boat. Strongly recommended to arrange local guidance for safety and navigation.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Accommodation is available via remote eco-lodges/guesthouses in nearby villages.
- Food & Drink
- Food is available in nearby villages; nothing at the spot itself.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental is extremely limited; bring your own boards.
- Gear Storage
- Gear storage is offered almost exclusively to guests staying at local surf lodges.
- Gear Repair
- No professional gear repair services; essential to bring basic DIY repair kits.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
A remote jungle-meets-sea coastline focused on surfing and biodiversity.
Humpback whales migrate very close to shore.
A small coastal community known for natural hot springs and local Afro-Colombian culture.
Guided hikes through dense, biodiverse rainforest surrounding the coast.
Meals are commonly served within remote eco-lodges, focusing on fresh Pacific fish and plantains.
Relaxing thermal baths near the beach in the village of Termales.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Secret Right (Pacific)?
The best overall months at Secret Right (Pacific) are April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Which wind directions work at Secret Right (Pacific)?
Secret Right (Pacific) works with E, NE winds.
What skill level is Secret Right (Pacific) suitable for?
Secret Right (Pacific) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Expert.