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Watch out for the tides! GPT tested us once again. During our hike, the tide cycle brought high tide around 5 PM, which meant that we consistently had issues in the afternoons. The tide would flood the beaches completely, and depending on the spot, we either had to push through the forest or clamber over fallen logs along the shore. The biggest issue was fording rivers, as the tide significantly raised water levels to near-impassable conditions. There are three notable fords:
1. Ford [31.3/13] – We hit this one at low tide. Lots of driftwood helped us hop across without actually fording. 2. Ford [38.7/0] – The widest river; likely impassable at high tide. We crossed during peak low tide, ankle-deep. 3. Ford [46.6/0] (Rio Nodales) – A smaller river at low tide, but even then we crossed just 4.5 hours before high tide, barely passable with packs held above our heads. Water reached nose height (I’m 178 cm tall).
Strongly recommended: Monitor tide forecasts carefully and plan your daily walking schedule to match low tides.