Surfing Shipwrecks, Baja
Shipwrecks is a right point break that wraps into the sandy cove in Cabo. Although Shipwrecks holds a large swell, it can also be fun with a smaller swell. Waves also break on the other end of this bay (east end - left breaking) the shape is not as consistent. Shipwrecks is also a great beach for just hanging out! Most people at Shipwrecks are camper from the U.S. and Canada. Some people confuse Shipwrecks with Punta Gorda which is a right reef point break just Northeast of Shipwrecks. Punta Gorda needs to have a really big swell to break.
Wave Information for Surfing Shipwrecks
Alternative Name: Punta Gorda, Which is located just Northeast of shipwrecks
Skill Level: Intermidiate to pro
Best Season: Summer
Crowds:It gets crowded
Locals: No strong local scene. Most surfers are from the U.S.
Hazards: Sharp rocks
Wave Description
Wave Type: Point break
Wave Direction: Right
Best Surf: Head high to double overhead
Power: Fast
Wave consistency: inconsistency
Bottom Type: Reef
Tides and Swell
Best Tide: Low and medium tide
Wind Direction: Northwest
Best Swell Direction: Shipwrecks breaks best on summer South and Southeast swells
Wave Access
Easy to Locate: Difficult, private access- 4x4 recommended
Location: Take the road near the El Presidente Hotel in San Jose Del Cabo.