Surfing Punta Pequena (Scorpion Bay): The Complete Guide

Punta Pequena (Scorpion Bay) is a point break located in San Juanico, Mexico, offering a right-hander along Central America's Pacific-facing coastline. Punta Pequena lies beyond Fourth Point in the Scorpion Bay system, rarely surfed on its own but occasionally reached on epic connecting rides. Rated as advanced difficulty with uncrowded 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: Punta Pequena (Scorpion Bay) needs a minimum of 1.2m / 4ft to start working and handles swells up to 3m / 10ft 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 tide.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Punta Pequena (Scorpion Bay) 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. Beyond Fourth Point.

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: Beyond Fourth Point in the system.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🏝️ Remote — Far from help
🚶 Difficult access — Long paddle or walk
🪨 Rocks — Rocky entry/exit or in lineup

Very remote. Rarely surfed.

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 advanced (7/10). Crowd Level: Typically uncrowded (1/10).

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