La Paz Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSW, SW
Wind
Light North
Surf Height
Chest high-overhead+
Tide
All tides
La Paz Surf Guide
La Paz is simply the inside section of Punta Roca, La Libertad's nearly half-mile-long, cobble/rock, righthand pointbreak. La Paz is an easier, less critical wave than up top, though when a big swell is running it can be an excellent, occasionally kegging righthander. And it will be less crowded and much closer than the main peak up the point. Even if you're wanting to make your way up to the top of the pack, it is often easier to paddle out at La Paz and make the trek up the point by water.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Significantly more mellow here than up the point.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
It can be but not as bad as Punta Roca.
Spot Rating
Fun
The inside doesn't offer what Punta Roca does but you can get a few good ones in there.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Depends on where you sit but not too bad.
Water Quality
Fair
Depends on rains.
Hazards
Rocks can be slippery and tough to negotiate, plus it's shallow at low tide.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish
Access
Park at Bob Rotherham or another restaurant's parking lot on the beach in front of La Paz.
Bottom
Cobbles, boulders
Best Season
Southern Hemisphere fall into winter for the most consistent surf.
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