Cerritos
Cerritos is the go-to beginner and intermediate beach in the Todos Santos area, offering consistent, forgiving waves that are perfect for learning and progressing. The wide beach and mellow peaks make it ideal for surf lessons, and several surf schools operate here year-round. Even when other spots are too big or too small, Cerritos often has something rideable.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
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Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 220°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.4m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 330° - 30°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Popular beach with surf schools and rentals.
Best Season
Peak: May-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Year-round waves. Consistent and forgiving.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
San Pedrito
🎨 Todos Santos gem • Beach break with reef • Artistic Baja vibes
La Pastora
⚡ Todos Santos power • Beach break with punch • When Cerritos is too mellow
Costa Azul (The Rock)
⚡ Los Cabos power reef • Expert only • Hollow serious waves
Zippers (Los Cabos)
🏖️ Los Cabos flagship wave • Powerful beach break • Tourist-accessible quality
Old Man's (Los Cabos)
🏄♂️ Cabo beginner beach • Mellow learning waves • Surf school central
Nine Palms
🌴 East Cape reef • Summer hurricane swells • Remote Baja perfection