Surfing Scorpion Bay (First Point): The Complete Guide

Scorpion Bay (First Point) is a point break located in San Juanico, Mexico, offering a right-hander along Central America's Pacific-facing coastline. First Point at Scorpion Bay is the most forgiving of the legendary 7-point system, offering long, mellow rides perfect for longboards and intermediate surfers. Rated as beginner-friendly 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 SSW (197°), with workable conditions from S to SW (180°–215°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Scorpion Bay (First Point) needs a minimum of 0.6m / 2ft to start working and handles swells up to 1.8m / 6ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 12 seconds, with 14 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the WNW (292°). The full offshore range spans W to NW (270°–315°). 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 Scorpion Bay (First Point) runs June, July, August, September, October (Jun–Oct). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

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

Season Notes: Summer south swells. Easiest of the points.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 24°C / 75°F. A shorty or spring suit is recommended for longer sessions.

Getting There

The nearest airport is SJD, approximately 8 hours by road.

Access: Long drive. First point in the 7-point system.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🏝️ Remote — Far from help
🚶 Difficult access — Long paddle or walk

Very remote. Bring all supplies.

Safety Tips:

Carry a first aid kit and emergency communication. Help may be far away
Allow extra time for the approach and factor in energy for the paddle/walk

Skill Level: This spot is rated beginner-friendly (3/10). Crowd Level: Typically lightly crowded (4/10).

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