El Camaron Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, SSW, S
Wind
NE or E
Surf Height
Waist high to double overhead
Tide
Mid
El Camaron Surf Guide
Hardly the best wave in Mainland Mexico, El Camaron typically has small, weak lefthanders. This isn't to say El Camaron doesn't get good. Because it is a rocky headland that conveniently juts southwest into the Pacific - with no island shadow from the same direction - it does have its moments in the spring and summer months, when Southern Hemis are at their strongest. The wave itself peels left along the rock shelf at the feet of a sea cliff. As mentioned, it is generally small -- around waist to chest-high -- soft, and slow. But it is enough of a pointbreak to line up and build momentum as it goes -- on the right board it can be plenty of fun. When a proper S-W swell pours in, El Camaron stands up and is highly rippable.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Not too bad if you play by the rules.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Depending on swell. Locals will be all over it and dominating the main take-off zone.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fickle, but really fun on a strong swell.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Sometimes a lot of duck-diving, but not a long paddle back out.
Water Quality
Fair
It is in town.
Hazards
Rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Park in the lot just to the north of the point. You'll have to pay.
Bottom
Rock and sand
Best Season
April-October
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