Shipwrecks (East Cape)
Shipwrecks is a powerful right reef on Baja's East Cape that comes alive during summer hurricane season when SE-S swells wrap into the Sea of Cortez. The wave offers quality barrels over a rocky reef, rewarding those who make the journey to this remote stretch of coast. When a hurricane tracks up the Pacific, this is one of the spots that can turn on with world-class conditions.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (170°)
- Direction range
- 140° - 200°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 15s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 290° - 340°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: East Cape area. Dirt road access to remote coastline.
Best Season
Peak: Jul-Oct
Secondary: Jun, Nov
Summer hurricane swells. Needs SE-S direction.
Getting There
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