La Pastora surf forecast

Todos Santos · Baja California Sur · Mexico

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Rocky reef-and-sand stretch a few miles north of Todos Santos that comes alive on big winter northwest swells; mostly rights, powerful, and best left to experienced surfers.

Break

reef break, lefts and rights; faces SW

Level

advanced

Best swell

W, NW

Best wind

E, NE (offshore)

Best tide

mid tide

Season

November-April

Typical size

1-3 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

rocks; rips; powerful shorebreak

Nearby spots

• San Pedrito, El Pescadero
• Los Cerritos, Todos Santos
• Zippers, San Jose del Cabo
• La Roca, San Jose del Cabo
• Old Man's (Acapulquito), San Jose del Cabo
• Monuments, Cabo San Lucas

Questions

Is La Pastora good for beginners?

It is best for advanced surfers (rocks; rips). Beginners nearby can try Los Cerritos, Todos Santos.

What swell, wind and tide work best at La Pastora?

W, NW swell, E, NE wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1-3 m.

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