Surf Guide

With its machine-like, impossibly long walls, Conejo is one of the most popular, dependable, and downright fun waves in all of Salina Cruz. Showing its best face on large, long-period, straight south swells – the same ones that light up Puerto Escondido a clicks north – this sandbottom righthand point can be as good as anywhere on earth for the average regular-footer. Ten turn rides are standard here, and when the sand is just right, you can often luck into a few dredging tubes on the inside section. Of course, perfection breeds crowds, but if you practice patience, pay respect, and wait your turn, just a few good waves here can make your trip.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate - advanced

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Territorial. Travel with a guide and mind your p's and q's

Crowd Factor

Heavy

MellowHeavy

As one of the most reliable spots in Salina Cruz proper, Conejo has become increasingly crowded over the years

Spot Rating

Perfect

PoorPerfect

One of the most fun and user-friendly righthand points on earth

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Most surfers get out and walk back up the point on foot

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SSE, S, SSW

Wind

W, SW

Surf Height

Waist high to well overhead

Tide

Low to mid