San Pedrito
San Pedrito is a fun beach break with reef elements near the artistic town of Todos Santos. The wave offers a mix of peaks that work on both summer south swells and winter NW swells, making it a relatively consistent option in Baja California Sur. The surrounding area has developed into a charming destination with galleries, restaurants, and a bohemian vibe that attracts both surfers and artists.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 220°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (22°)
- Offshore range
- 0° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
👥 Summer Break (Jul 15 – Aug 31) — expect extra crowds
Access: Near artistic town of Todos Santos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at San Pedrito?
San Pedrito handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at San Pedrito?
Offshore wind at San Pedrito blows from the NNE (22°). Anything in the 0° to 45° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at San Pedrito?
San Pedrito wants SSW swell (180° to 220°) between 0.9m and 2.4m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf San Pedrito?
The main season at San Pedrito is May-Oct. A secondary window runs Apr, Nov. Summer south swells. Can also catch winter NW.
How do I get to San Pedrito?
Fly into SJD, then allow about 60 minutes by road. Near artistic town of Todos Santos.
What kind of wave is San Pedrito?
San Pedrito is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Oct
Secondary: Apr, Nov
Summer south swells. Can also catch winter NW.
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