San Pedrito

Surf Guide

For those nearing the end of the great Baja road trip from the U.S., 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 5-8 degrees (Fahrenheit) colder, the winds stronger, and the days much foggier. While all of these adverse conditions can make things slightly less comfortable than the sunnier, glassier points south, they do 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, which has been a favorite of Baja surfers for decades. San Pedrito's main attraction is its right-hander, which can become highly rippable and point-like between October and March, when North-West groundswells are most prevalent. However, in the summer months, San Pedrito becomes a little peakier, making for a more breathable, stretched out line-up. Most of the year, the water temperature is warm enough for boardshorts, though January through June can see some chilly upwelling, thanks to the Aleutian current, and a short-arm or even 3/2 is required. Click here to download Surfline's Cabo Surf Guide pdf.