Los Pinos Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, SSW, S
Wind
E or SE, can handle S
Surf Height
Chest high to double overhead
Tide
Mid to high
Los Pinos Surf Guide
Los Pinos is one of Mazatlan's more consistent waves. Located on the northern coast of the cape, in El Centro, Los Pinos picks up a proper summer S to SW swell and organizes it into lefthand lines that first break over a shallow rock reef, then spill into a tiny bay rimmed with a wide, pink-sand beach. Los Pinos' zipping lefts offer enough face to crack the lip and work up some speed. Los Pinos does tend to soften out when it's really big, but the crowd will thin out, too.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
It's a tight take-off zone.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Depends on swell.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun, shifty left point.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
When it's pumping, you'll be duck-diving a fair amount.
Water Quality
Fair
You are close to the harbor entrance.
Hazards
Shallow rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Park off Paseo Claussen.
Bottom
Sand and rock
Best Season
April-October
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