Surf Forecast  Punta Conejo

Punta Conejo surfspot characteristics

More about Punta Conejo surfspot

The major coastal protrusion just west of town, Punta Conejo is the area's premier pointbreak, able to deliver rides up to 500m with a strong S swell. Because the often strong N-NE tradewinds blow sideshore and ruin the spot, SW-W winds or no wind is best.

General: With its machine-like, impossibly long walls, Conejo is one of the most popular, dependable, and downright fun waves in all of Salina Cruz. Showing its best face on large, long-period, straight south swells – the same ones that light up Puerto Escondido a clicks north – this sandbottom righthand point can be as good as anywhere on earth for the average regular-footer. Ten turn rides are standard here, and when the sand is just right, you can often luck into a few dredging tubes on the inside section. Of course, perfection breeds crowds, but if you practice patience, pay respect, and wait your turn, just a few good waves here can make your trip. Tides: Low to mid Size: Waist high to well overhead Wind: W, SW Swell: SSE, S, SSW Bottom: Sand Paddling: Most surfers get out and walk back up the point on foot Spot Rating: One of the most fun and user-friendly righthand points on earth

Intermediate - advanced

Access is simple via 4x4, but like all spots in Salina Cruz, a local guide is required

Northern hemisphere summer (May- September)

Crowd Factor: As one of the most reliable spots in Salina Cruz proper, Conejo has become increasingly crowded over the years Local Vibe: Territorial. Travel with a guide and mind your p's and q's

It's very inconsistent, but highly sought after and as the number of Salina Cruz surf camps increases, moderate crowds will be guaranteed on good days.

Clean

Packs of gringos flying in from LAX, gap winds, sunburn from mid-day sessions, utter exhaustion from the run around