Shipwrecks surf forecast

San Jose del Cabo · Baja California Sur · Mexico

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Classic East Cape right reef point named after an old wreck, roughly 40 minutes up the dirt coast road from San Jose del Cabo; long, fast walls on strong south swells.

Break
point break, rights; faces SE
Level
intermediate
Best swell
S, SE, SW
Best wind
N, NW, W (offshore)
Best tide
low to mid tide
Season
June-October
Typical size
1-3 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
rocks; reef; remote dirt-road access

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Questions

Is Shipwrecks good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks; reef). Beginners nearby can try Old Man's (Acapulquito), San Jose del Cabo.

What swell, wind and tide work best at Shipwrecks?

S, SE, SW swell, N, NW, W wind (offshore), at low to mid tide. Typical size 1-3 m.

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