Monuments Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSW, SW, W
Wind
NE (Regularly blown-out by afternoon).
Surf Height
Head high to double overhead.
Tide
High.
Monuments Surf Guide
A super-fun left pointbreak, Monuments is a must-do spot for any surfer exploring the southern tip of Baja. There is a deepwater canyon just offshore -- the same one that made Cabo San Lucas a natural, deepwater harbor, in fact -- which funnels long-interval W and SW swells into steep, spinning lefts that reel along the headland and into a small, rocky bay. On a 17-second swell, for example, Monuments can be double-overhead while Costa Azul just down the road is barely pushing head-high. The Monuments takeoff zone is pretty tight, unfortunately. And if the crowd doesn't bite, then the robust urchin colony on the shallow rocks on the inside will. Afternoon W winds often blow the spot out, as well.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
Can be intense.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Oh yeah -- it's the closest surf spot to downtown Cabo.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Can be long paddles back out to the peak on proper days.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
There's a big rock right in the path of the wave -- beware.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Park above the break.
Bottom
Shallow rocks and urchins.
Best Season
April-October.
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