Scorpion Bay
Baja California, Mexico
Point breakIntermediate
San Juanico, better known as Scorpion Bay, is a legendary chain of rocky right-hand points that can link together for a ride of over 1km, one of the longest point breaks in North America.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft
Wind
N
Offshore
Tide
Mid
LowMidHigh
Season
April–October
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right
Bottom
Rock and sand
Shape
Long, walling rights linking across multiple points, smooth, peeling walls built for drawn-out carves
Length
200m to 1km+ when sections connect
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: The wave is long and consistent but not overly powerful, a dream wave for longboarders and intermediate surfers.
Hazards
- •Extremely remote, the road is rough and medical facilities are far away
- •Rocky exit points between sections
- •Camping community can get territorial on big swells
Local Tips
- •The drive on the rutted dirt road to San Juanico weeds out the uncommitted, arrive with high clearance, spare tyre, and enough food for several days.
- •Count the points from south: Points 1, 2, and 3 each have their own character, Point 3 is the most powerful.
Location
26.9833, -111.5833