Surf spot

The rock

Forecast conditions and map view for The rock in Mexico, Baja Sur. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Mexico, Baja Sur
Coordinates: 23.0245, -109.7138

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.5	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	10.7	10.7	10.6	10.5	10.4	10.3	10.2	9.9	10.1	10	9.9	9.6	9.6	9.6	9.6	9.5	9.4	8	7.9	8.6	8.6	8.8	8.6	8.3	8.2	8.2	8	7.8	7.7	8.2	12.5	7.1	7.1	7.3	7.2	7.8	7.7	7.7	12.6	13.2	13.1	12.9	12.8	12.6	12.3	12.1	12	11.8	11.7	11.5	11.3	11.3	11.1	10.9	10.8	10.8
Wave energy (kJ)	375	349	324	307	294	278	261	248	229	216	206	197	190	177	170	166	156	82	80	115	109	119	109	102	99	94	89	87	87	90	85	71	68	64	63	79	75	75	193	221	229	237	240	246	247	237	233	227	220	214	209	196	182	169	158	155
Wind speed (km/h)	10.6	9.2	4.7	10.8	17.4	12.4	11.8	9.7	10.1	11.2	6.4	9.6	10.9	5.7	8.2	7.9	9.2	8.9	4.1	8.2	18	16.3	11.2	7.1	10.5	10.5	1.9	8	16.9	7.3	11.2	12	11.9	14.4	14.5	11.9	26.6	16.7	11	8.9	6.4	5.2	2.2	8.2	18.4	10	12.4	10.4	7.1	6.4	0.8	7.8	13.4	6.5	8.7	8.4
Wind direction	WNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNWGlassy	SSECross	SCross-off	WSWOffshore	WNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	SSECross	SECross-on	SECross-on	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWGlassy	SECross-on	SCross	WOffshore	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	WNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWGlassy	EOnshore	SECross-on	WSWOffshore	WNWOffshore	WNWCross-off	WNWOffshore	WOffshore	WNWCross-off	WOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWCross	NNWCross	NGlassy	SSECross	SCross	SWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NWCross-off	ENEGlassy	SECross-on	SSECross	SCross	NNECross-on	NWCross-off

The Rock, Baja Sur, Mexico is a reef break known for its powerful waves, scenic setting, and more serious surf conditions. It’s not typically a beginner-friendly spot—this is the kind of wave that tends to reward confident surfers with good timing and solid board control.

Quick description

Type: Reef/rock break
Wave quality: Can be fast, hollow, and punchy
Best conditions: Usually works best with a favorable swell direction and light offshore winds
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Hazards: Shallow rocks, strong currents, and the usual Baja surf variables

What it feels like

“The Rock” often has a raw, exposed-ocean feel. When it’s on, the wave can offer long, clean rides with a lot of power, but it can also be unforgiving. The takeoff may be steep, and the section can move quickly, so positioning matters a lot.

Surf vibe

This is more of a “show up prepared” spot than a casual beach break. Expect a mix of beauty and intensity: clear water, rocky coastline, and a wave that can be excellent when conditions line up.