Shipwreck

Surf Guide

On first glance you may be a little confused at why this right-hand pointbreak east of San Jose del Cabo is called Shipwreck, considering Baja's best waves are so aptly named. Well, you're just a little late - the actual shipwreck this spot is named after was taken out by a hurricane in the 1980s. And like every break in the world that shares the same name, this one isn't too bad either. Shipwreck picks up more swell than Costa Azul near San Jose del Cabo, as it faces south, not southeast, which makes it fairly consistent, especially in the summer. And while the star wave is a zippy right point/reef, at the west end of the bay, which can connect all the wave through to the beach in a series of different sections, there's also a little reef in the middle of the bay that can produce short-but-sweet lefts as well. Both waves are steeper and faster than Nine Palms. The beach itself is beautiful, squeaky white sand leading into clear azure water; a very nice place to spend the day, as long as you bring some shade. Click here to download Surfline's Cabo Surf Guide pdf.