El Camaron is a surf spot located on the Mainland of Mexico. While it may not be the most famous wave around, it does offer some decent surf opportunities, especially during the right conditions. It's a rocky headland that faces southwest into the Pacific Ocean, making it uniquely positioned to catch certain swells. The vibe here is pretty laid-back, as long as you respect the locals and their lines.

This spot usually features small to medium-sized waves, mostly around waist to chest-high (1 to 1.5 meters). On a good day, especially when Southern Hemisphere swells roll in during spring and summer, you can expect more fun rides. The waves tend to peel left along the rocky shelf at the base of a sea cliff, offering some nice left-handers. It can handle swell sizes from 3ft to 10ft (0.9 to 3 meters), and when the conditions align right—like with SW, SSW, or SSE swells—El Camaron can offer highly rippable sections. The best times to hit this spot are during mid tides with favorable northeast winds.

Access is easy, with a parking lot just north of the point, though you will need to pay to park. In terms of crowds, it can get busy depending on the swell, and locals are usually out in full force during the best conditions. It’s worth mentioning that you're going to do a fair bit of duck-diving due to rocks and the occasional strong current, but the paddle back out isn’t too long. Overall, the spot can be fickle, but it has its moments of fun, especially for intermediate and expert surfers on shortboards, fish, or even bodyboards.