Overview
Nestles is an explosive, short peak that breaks over uneven reef, about a 10-minute paddle to the east. It rewards confident experts: the favoured rights serve up tube time after a steep drop before opening onto a soft shoulder, while the lefts run straight toward rocks.
When It Works
The peak draws swell from south through southwest, with southwest (SW) swell the best match. It is usable from 0.9 m / 3 ft to 5.5 m / 18 ft, holding size well when a solid S-SW swell fills in. Conditions are moderately consistent overall, though the rights tend to fire less often than the lefts. Just to the east, the small Isla Silva de Adentro throws up a long, powerful, hollow, rocky righthander in a bigger S-SW swell.
Wind and Tide
Look for north (N) offshore wind. The reef comes in on mid and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
This is advanced-only territory, best left to expert surfers happy with a hollow reef takeoff and rocks in the mix. The lineup stays fairly quiet, in part because the wave really only suits that level of rider.
Access
Parking in the area is restricted, so it pays to sort out where you'll leave the car beforehand.
