Grande Riviere is a small village that is situated on the north coast of Trinidad, about 100 km/62.2 mi from the capital city, Port of Spain. It is home to one of the most important Leatherback turtle nesting beaches in the world. During the nesting season, the beach is closed at night, but it is open during the day at any time of the year.
Grande Riviere beach is a sheltered beach-break that is very popular among surfers. The optimum wind direction blows from the south and southwest, while the ideal swell direction is from the north. The swell size starts working at 1-1.5 m/3-5 ft and holds up to 3 m/10 ft. The site provides both left and right hand waves and accommodates all kind of surfers. In addition, the best tide position is mid and high tide and the ideal tide movement is rising tides. At summer the wind blows onshore 72%, at autumn it blows 67%, at winter 83% and at spring 62%.
Note that you should be careful of rocks and rips. Finally, if you find yourself in the area, do not miss the chance to visit the large Grande Riviere river, which enters the sea at the eastern end of the beach.
Kailua Kona is located in the North Kona District, Hawaii. It is a lively seaside town with sunny tropical weather all year long and lies at the bottom of the Hualalai Volcano.
Cronulla is a beach-side suburb in southern Sydney, at about 26 km/16 mi in the south of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Cronulla lies on a peninsula, between Botany Bay on the north and Port Hacking on the south. Cronulla is a popular tourist location and attracts many beach enthusiasts.
Margaret River town is named after a river and is located in the southwest of Western Australia. The climate of the region is Mediterranean with hot summers, high winds and chilly winters. The town, also part of the wine region in the southwest Australian zone, is famous for its grape cultivations and for the very tasty and unique wine production.
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world and it is situated in Portugal. It is the capital and the largest city of the country, lying in the western Iberian Peninsula in the Atlantic Ocean and the River Tagus.
Spring Lake is a borough in Monmouth Country, New Jersey, United States. The spot is commonly known as the "Jewel of Jersey Shore". New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Spring Lake as the 240th best place to live in New Jersey.
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Big Lagoon is located at 7 mi/11.3 km north of Trinidad, Humboldt County, California, USA.
Big Lagoon is located at 7 mi/11.3 km north of Trinidad, Humboldt County, California, USA.
Big Lagoon is located at 7 mi/11.3 km north of Trinidad, Humboldt County, California, USA.
Trinidad and Tobago is an island country that is situated just off the coast of northeastern Venezuela. Both Trinidad and Tobago islands surprise visitors with their unspoiled natural beauty that is not found in most of the other Caribbean islands. The climate here is classified as tropical with two seasons annually, the dry and rainy season and the winds are usually influenced by the northeast trade winds. The islands are known not only for their beautiful sandy beaches, but also for their carnivals. Trinidad boasts one of the largest carnivals in the world that promises to get you in the festive spirit.
Big Lagoon is located at 7 mi/11.3 km north of Trinidad, Humboldt County, California, USA.
Big Lagoon is located at 7 mi/11.3 km north of Trinidad, Humboldt County, California, USA.
Big Lagoon is located at 7 mi/11.3 km north of Trinidad, Humboldt County, California, USA.
Big Lagoon is located at 7 mi/11.3 km north of Trinidad, Humboldt County, California, USA.
