San Pedrito

Surf Guide

The last stop on the peninsula's west coast before plowing headlong into the glitz of Cabo San Lucas is the dusty village of Todos Santos. Not to be confused with the little island with the big wave named Killers up north, Southern Baja's Todos Santos holds in its quaint jurisdiction three incredibly fun waves to choose from: Los Cerritos, La Pastora and San Pedrito.It's important to note that up this way -- about 45 minutes north of Cabo on the west coast -- the water can sometimes be five to eight degrees (Fahrenheit) colder, the winds stronger, and the days foggier. While all of these adverse conditions can make things slightly less comfortable than the sunnier, glassier points south, they also mean that the surf will always be bigger -- oftentimes a whole lot bigger. This also means that you're unlikely to score empty waves in the area's most prime spots, especially San Pedrito.San Pedrito's main attraction is its righthander, which can become highly rippable and point-like between October and March, when NW swells are most prevalent. However, in the summer months, San Pedrito becomes a little peakier, making for a more breathable, stretched-out lineup. Most of the year, the water temperature is warm enough for boardshorts, though January through June can see some chilly temps due to upwelling.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate to advanced

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Dependent upon swell size/quality.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

When it's firing, all the locals and expats come out of the woodwork and visitors take a back seat.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

An extremely fun wave.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Medium

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NW is best, though a strong South is also very good

Wind

E

Surf Height

Head high to double overhead

Tide

Mid.