Surfing Popotla, Baja
Popotla is a fun wave that breaks on South and North swells. Popotla is rocky, however it is probably the only wave that you can surf with in view of the Foxploration Studios. Popotla mainly breaks left, but the occasional right can be had. Popotla is easy to find, it is located in front of the Popotla RV Park. The challenge is to convince the guard to let you in, GOOD LUCK! The best way to get to surf Popotla is either fork out the money and camp at the RV park or just North of the Fox studios is a small fishing village, its entrance is marked by a giant white gate in the shape of a retarded looking “h”..
Wave Information for Surfing Popotla
Alternative Name: Unknown
Skill Level: Beginner to pro
Best Season: Summer and Fall
Crowds: It gets crowded, especially when it gets good
Locals: A couple of Rosarito locals
Hazards: Sharp rocks
Wave Description
Wave Type: Rock reef
Wave Direction: Lefts
Best Surf: Head high to a couple of feet overhead
Power: Fast
Wave consistency: Regular consistency
Bottom Type: Rock
Tides and Swell
Best Tide: Low to medium tide
Wind Direction: East
Best Swell Direction: Popotla breaks best on a Southwest and Northwest swell
Wave Access
Easy to Locate: Yes, however you will need to go through a private RV park
Location: You can find Popotla through the RV Park, however the guard at the gate probably will not let you in.