Playa Azul Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSE, S, SW, W
Wind
N, NE
Surf Height
Chest high to double overhead
Tide
Low to mid.
Playa Azul Surf Guide
Surfing at Playa Azul is truly a grab-bag experience -- wherever you park, just paddle straight out. Those who have surfed Baja Malibu in Northern Baja will immediately see similarities in Azul. There are peaks bulging up and down the beach, glassy morning conditions, and fast walls and round barrels. Because it is such a vast surfing landscape, expect to drift far from your paddle-out location and to get stuck in some bicep-burning current on paddles back out. Despite the challenges, Playa Azul is an oft-overlooked jewel and always worth checking year-round but especially between spring and autumn.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Humility and respect appreciated.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Mellow; spread out.
Spot Rating
Fun
Gets torn apart by onshores often, but can be good early.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Strong currents, long paddles out.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Turning your back to the ocean.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish
Access
Park at any of the restaurants along the beach.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
April-September
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