Playa del Socorro Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, NW, N
Wind
S, SE, E
Surf Height
Waist high to overhead.
Tide
All tides - best at mid.
Playa del Socorro Surf Guide
This dark, sand and rock beach can have mellow fun peaks when small, but when the swell picks up, it shows its angrier, less forgiving side with powerful and hollow rights and lefts and a tricky entry and exit over rocks. Works through the tides but best at mid - watch out for rips when the size gets over head high. Pretty consistent as it picks up swell from N to W and can tolerate the E tradewinds.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Good spot for beginners in summer / when small. Gets heavy as size builds.
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can get crowded when good, usually only a couple of peaks working.
Spot Rating
Fun
Punchy rocky break that picks up lots of swell with peaks that are fun when small but get hollow.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
OK when small, hard work usually.
Water Quality
Clean
Good
Hazards
Heavy, rocky and rippy when head high and above.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Fish, Longboard, SUP, Bodyboard
Access
There is Beachfront parking - fills quickly.
Bottom
Rocky, sandy beach.
Best Season
Works all year but best December - February
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