Patoles Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, SSW, S
Wind
E or SE, can handle S
Surf Height
Waist high to double overhead
Tide
All tides
Patoles Surf Guide
Located where the Pacific meets the Gulf of California, Patoles is formed by a 90-degree elbow in the coast that is angled perfectly to wrap S swell into long, zippy lefthanders. More often than not when there is S in the water, Patoles will be in the ridiculously fun range, though it can pump -- and include proper barrels -- on the biggest swells. Also of note is the current -- when it's bigger, there is a lot of water moving around the point, which means long paddles and much difficulty staying in position.
Local Vibe
Swell depending.
Crowd Factor
It's a well-known spot.
Spot Rating
A perfect left on a solid South.
Shoulder Burn
Work when it's pumping.
Water Quality
It is close to town.
Hazards
Shallow rocks at the top of the point.
Access
Difficult during/after heavy rains.
Bottom
Sand and rock
Best Season
April-October
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