Overview
The Point is a right-hand reef point that breaks over rock, and technically it's the top section of Maria's rather than a break of its own. It sets up right in front of an exposed chunk of reef, and the wave is mostly a high-line wall, so you need down-the-line speed straight off the takeoff. A strong northwest swell changes that character completely: it bowls, jacks and tubes. On bigger days it can connect all the way through to Maria's proper. On the right day, when the swell lines up and the sections join, it's a genuinely fun wave.
When It Works
Swell comes in from west-northwest to north-northwest (WNW-NNW), and the spot is usable from 1.2 m / 4 ft to 3 m / 10 ft, which is roughly head high to double overhead. Autumn and winter are the seasons to target. Late summer and fall bring tropical cyclone swells, but late fall through early spring is where the consistency lives. The paddle can be a decent amount of work depending on how much swell is running.
Wind and Tide
Look for east-northeast (ENE) offshore wind, with a workable wind window running northeast to east-southeast (NE-ESE). Tidal swing here isn't dramatic, and the wave works on low and mid tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
Expect a busy lineup when it's on, partly because the wave is so easy to line up that everyone knows exactly where to sit. The lineup itself is friendly. Shortboards and bodyboards both suit it, and it's a wave surfers from beginner through expert paddle out on. The main thing to keep an eye on is the exposed reef at the top of the point. The water can also be a little dirty after rain.
Access
Parking is right there at the spot.
