Surfing Scorpion Bay (Second Point): The Complete Guide

Scorpion Bay (Second Point) is a point break located in San Juanico, Mexico, offering a right-hander along Central America's Pacific-facing coastline. Second Point at Scorpion Bay offers more challenge than First Point, with better shape and more push on bigger swells. 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 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 (Second Point) 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 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 low to mid tide.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Scorpion Bay (Second 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 swells. Better shape on bigger days.

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: Second point in the system. Better on bigger swells.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

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

Very remote. More challenging than First Point.

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 intermediate (5/10). Crowd Level: Typically lightly crowded (4/10).

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