Costa Azul (The Rock)
Costa Azul, also known as The Rock, is a powerful reef break in the Los Cabos corridor that demands respect and experience. The wave breaks over shallow reef, delivering hollow sections and serious consequences for mistakes. It's the heavy option in an area otherwise known for more forgiving waves.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 220°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 15s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (337°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 360°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
5/10
👥 Summer Break (Jul 15 – Aug 31) — expect extra crowds
Access: Costa Azul beach. Same area as Zippers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Costa Azul (The Rock)?
Costa Azul (The Rock) works best on a mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Costa Azul (The Rock)?
Offshore wind at Costa Azul (The Rock) blows from the NNW (337°). Anything in the 315° to 360° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Costa Azul (The Rock)?
Costa Azul (The Rock) wants SSW swell (180° to 220°) between 1.2m and 3m, with a period of 15s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Costa Azul (The Rock)?
The main season at Costa Azul (The Rock) is May-Oct. A secondary window runs Apr, Nov. Summer swells. Expert level reef.
How do I get to Costa Azul (The Rock)?
Fly into SJD, then allow about 20 minutes by road. Costa Azul beach. Same area as Zippers.
What kind of wave is Costa Azul (The Rock)?
Costa Azul (The Rock) is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 8/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Oct
Secondary: Apr, Nov
Summer swells. Expert level reef.
Getting There
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