Las Gaviotas Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SW, W, WNW.
Wind
NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE.
Surf Height
Waist-high to overhead.
Tide
Works on all tides.
Las Gaviotas Surf Guide
A soft, righthand reef break located just south of K-38, Las Gaviotas is popular with longboarders, beginners, and those taking their first forays into Baja. There are better waves in the region, but if you are looking to longboard a few by yourself or take the kids down to Baja for their first surf trip, you could do a lot worse than Las Gaviotas.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Great for beginners and intermediate surfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Gets busy, but not overwhelmingly so.
Spot Rating
Fun
Soft, right-hand reef break best for boards with a lot of volume.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Beginners might struggle with the current, but if you surf regularly, it shouldn't bother you.
Water Quality
Fair
Keep an eye out for sewage spills.
Hazards
Rocks, urchins, rip currents for beginners.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Difficult to access if you don't rent or own a condo in the gated community.
Bottom
Flat, rocky reef.
Best Season
Best during south swells in summer and autumn.
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