Surfing Magdalena Bay, Baja
Mag Bay is very hard to get to and very secluded, Isla Magdalena, ‘Mag Bay” is a rocky point break with strong offshore winds prevailing. Mag Bay is the place to go if you want perfect waves and absolutely 0 crowds. Three right point breaks: Cuevas, Campsites and Bathtubs. Cuevas is the best out of the three, Cuevas is the most consistent break it also catches almost any swell. Cuevas can also handle triple overhead surf. You can only access Magdalena Bay by boat or by plane, so it is best to bring food and supplies, because there are no stores on Mag Bay. There are tour companies that set up all inclusive packages, but make not that you will not be staying in 5 star accommodations, you will be camping on the beach or in small shacks. You really cannot go wrong at Mag Bay, there is usually good surf 150 days out of the year.
Wave Information for Surfing Mag Bay
Alternative Name: Punta San Lazaro, Isla Magdalena, Magdalena Bay and Punt Hughes
Skill Level: Advanced to are you out of your mind
Best Season: Spring and Summer
Crowds:No crowds
Locals: No locals
Hazards: Sharp rocks
Wave Description
Wave Type: Point and rock reef break
Wave Direction: Mostly rights
Best Surf: Head high to triple overhead
Power: Fast and hallowl
Wave consistency: Regular consistency
Bottom Type: Rock
Tides and Swell
Best Tide: Varies between breaks
Wind Direction: North and Northwest
Best Swell Direction: Mag Bay is best on a big West
Wave Access
Easy to Locate: Yes, if you own or have access to a boat
Location: The best way to get to Mag Bay is by air. Fly into Loreto, get a cab or a to Puerto San Carlos. Then catch the ferry to Puerto Magdalena, the break is located at the base camp of Isla Magdalena.