Las Gaviotas
Surf Guide
A soft, right-hand reef break located just south of K-38, Las Gaviotas is popular with longboarders, beginners, and those taking their first forays into Baja. There are better waves in the region, but if you are looking to longboard a few by yourself or take the kids down to Baja for their first surf trip, you could do a lot worse than Las Gaviotas.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
BegIntAdv
Appropriate for all surfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
WelcomingIntimidating
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
MellowHeavy
Gets busy, but not overwhelmingly so.
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
Soft, right-hand reef break best for boards with a lot of volume.
Shoulder Burn
Light
LightExhausting
Beginners might struggle with the current, but if you surf regularly, it shouldn't bother you.
Water Quality
Fair
CleanDirty
Keep an eye out for sewage spills.
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SW, W, WNW
Wind
NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE
Surf Height
Waist-high to overhead.
Tide
Works on all tides.