Guide3 min read

Surfing Stoners: The Complete Guide

Complete surf guide to Stoners, a point break in San Blas, Mexico. Verified swell, wind, and tide conditions plus travel info, hazards, and best seasons.

Surfing Stoners: The Complete Guide

Stoners is a point break located in San Blas, Mexico, offering a right-hander along Central America's Pacific-facing coastline. Stoners is a long right point near San Blas that can connect with Las Islitas on big swells for extraordinarily long rides. Rated as intermediate difficulty with lightly crowded conditions, this point break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is S (180°), with workable conditions from SSE to SSW (165°–195°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Stoners needs a minimum of 0.9m / 3ft to start working and handles swells up to 2.4m / 8ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 12 seconds, with 15 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the NE (45°). The full offshore range spans NNE to ENE (30°–60°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at mid tide.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Stoners runs June, July, August, September (Jun–Sep). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Secondary Season: A secondary window opens May, October (May–Oct). While not as consistent, patient surfers can still score quality sessions during this period.

Season Notes: Summer south swells. Can connect with Las Islitas.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 28°C / 82°F. Boardshorts or a thin rashguard are all you need.

Getting There

The nearest airport is PVR, approximately 3 hours by road.

Access: Near San Blas. Basic accommodations.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

  • 🌀 Strong rips — Dangerous currents
  • 🚶 Difficult access — Long paddle or walk
Mosquitoes in area. Remote location.

Safety Tips:

  • Study the currents before paddling out. Know your exit strategy
  • Allow extra time for the approach and factor in energy for the paddle/walk
Skill Level: This spot is rated intermediate (5/10). Crowd Level: Typically lightly crowded (3/10).

Check the Live Forecast

Planning a session at Stoners? Check the live forecast on Strike Mission to see today's conditions and the 10-day outlook. Our Strike Score algorithm rates this spot from 0 to 100 every day, factoring in swell direction, size, period, wind, and tide — so you know exactly when to paddle out.

Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Stoners is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*