Surfing Shipwrecks, Baja
Shipwrecks is a point break was nicknamed "Chainsaw Point" by one of the boys. Shipwrecks is a fast, sometimes very long right point break off the side of the shipwreck of "Maria De Carmen" that you can see right in the lineup. Shipwrecks is a kind of mushy wave that when good can peel for over a 100 yards. Shipwrecks gets really windy but the kelp helps it stay glassy. Shipwrecks is best on bigger swells, Shipwrecks is usually smaller than the surrounding breaks, but it can hold double overhead plus. Most people here camp; there aren't many stores, so bring your own supplies. Sometimes the local fisherman will sell you fresh fish..
Wave Information for Surfing Shipwrecks
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Skill Level: Beginner to pro
Best Season: Summer and Fal
Crowds: It gets crowded, especially when it gets good
Locals: This is not a local spot
Hazards: Sharp rocks
Wave Description
Wave Type: Right point
Wave Direction: Calafia breaks best on Southeast swells, worth checking on a big North
Best Surf: Head high to double overhead
Power: Fast and powerful
Wave consistency: Regular consistency
Bottom Type: Sand
Tides and Swell
Best Tide: High tide
Wind Direction: North and Northwest
Best Swell Direction: Calafia breaks best on Southeast swells, worth checking on a big North
Wave Access
Easy to Locate: Yes
Location: Km 35.5, Six miles south of Rosarito Beach on the free road (Old Highway 1). Make your way down the cliff on the dirt path.