Shipwreck Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Shipwreck Surf Guide
Shipwreck picks up about the same amount of swell as Costa Azul near San Jose del Cabo, which makes it fairly consistent, especially in the summer. And while the star wave is a zippy right point/reef at the west end of the bay, which can connect all the way through to the beach in a series of different sections, there's also a little reef in the middle of the bay that can produce short-but-sweet lefts. Both waves are steeper and faster than Nine Palms.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
Can be intense.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can get bad, but there are multiple take-off areas.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
It's a long paddle after a good one.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Turning your back to the ocean.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Park at the top of the cliff.
Bottom
Sand, rock, reef.
Best Season
April-October.
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