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Surfing is one the best known activities of Baja California and we have
many wonderful breaks here in Baja Sur.
Whether you are here in the winter looking for warmer water surf or
are here for the classic summer swells that come to Los Cabos during
the hurricane season you can just about always find surf.
Here are a few shots of “Old Man’s” at Costa Azul from last week on
the first of the month. This is a well known area to surf with breaks
at “old Mans”, “the Rock” and “Zippers” all created by the same point.
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You can rent boards and get instruction here at Costa
Azul and it is conveniently located on the highway in the corridor between
Cabo and San Jose del Cabo. (see map).
While BajaInsider.com will continue to bring you information on the
great surfing we must respect those surfers and the breaks that can
only be found by exploring Baja on your own.
In other words we may discuss a surf break without disclosing where
it is exactly located. We don’t want to take away from your adventure
and more importantly we don’t want to piss off the locals.
Speaking of that, who are the locals? The Mexicans who have lived here
forever who have just recently learned to surf? Any Mexican, from any
part of the world? The foreigners who came down here years ago
in search of waves?
The person who surfs there the most, in any given time (the season or
the year (s))? See what I’m getting at? I have surfed for many years
all around the world, beginning in Southern California home of the “locals”
attitude. My feeling is that you are a local when you were born on this
planet. You may still be a “Barney” (beginner nerd) but basically folks
this is your planet enjoy it and to hell with all those that think they
own it because they pissed there more, or later than the rest. Leave
that to the dogs and go surf.
Check out Current Baja
Weather Conditions
Surf Forecasting for Baja
Surf Forecast Models
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Men walk on the outside
There are still many customs observed by the Mexican culture that if
you are interested in knowing the local senoritas you may want to be
aware of. When walking on the (paseo) sidewalk the man should walk on
the outside towards the street. This doesn’t only protect her but it
tells others that she is not available.
Men do open doors
Yes, the senoritas expect you to open the car door and any other door
and even lay down your life if necessary.
Men have a dress code
Caballeros where covered shoes at night and shorts on only casual occasions
or when it is very hot.
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