How is the surf in Todos Santos?

The Bahía de Todos Santos area is an epicenter for surfing in Mexico. From San Miguel to the other end of the bay, in this small area lie point breaks, beach breaks and world-class big-wave venues. It’s a paradise for all surfers, from the beginner to the most established big-wave surfers in the world.

How big are the waves at Todos Santos?

60 feet
The notorious point break is sheltered from the prevailing strong onshore winds that usually affect the Baja peninsula. As a result, whenever a northwest swell hits the reef and the deepwater submarine canyon, waves rise to 60 feet. In triple overhead conditions, a lip as thick as a car throw top-to-bottom at Killers.

Where do you fly into for Todos Santos?

San José del Cabo Los Cabos
What airports are near Todos Santos? The closest airport is San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD) (37.8 mi). Another nearby airport is La Paz Leon (LAP) (44.1 mi). KAYAK recommends you fly to San José del Cabo Los Cabos.

Is the drive from Cabo to Todos Santos safe?

Re: Is Driving to Todo Santos safe? Yes, it is safe. We will be going again for a few days on our next trip to Cabo. Straight shot from Cabo and easy to find.

Do I need a car in Todos Santos?

You’ll need a car. Todos Santos is located about an hour and a half north from the Cabo International Airport. You can take a shuttle from the airport to your hotel, but I highly recommend renting a car. Since there are currently no cabs or Uber in the area, you’ll need your own set of wheels if you want to explore.

Is it safe to surf in Puerto Escondido?

Puerto Escondido is a laid-back coastal community located in Oaxaca, Mexico. It is the home of one of the heaviest and most dangerous waves in the world. The town’s most famous surf spot is Playa Zicatela, a pounding and temperamental beach break capable of producing big, powerful, and bone-breaking tubular waves.

Is Todos Santos safe in 2020?

But north Baja, including Tijuana and Mexicali, is designated as a risky area for U.S. citizens, and the roads are especially dangerous at night. The safest way to get to Todos Santos is to fly into Manuel Márquez de León International Airport in La Paz, or the Los Cabos International Airport in San Jose del Cabo.

Can you drink the water in Todos Santos?

Health: You’ll need to stick to bottled water as you cannot drink the water in Todos Santos (you can brush your teeth with it, but that’s about it).

Is Todos Santos Mexico safe?

The advisory confirmed as of April 2013 that Todos Santos, along with its northern neighbor La Paz, and Cabo San Lucas to the south, is among the safest places in Mexico.

Can beginners surf in Puerto Escondido?

If you’re a beginner, we don’t blame you for being a little put-off. But, the truth is, there’s no need to be. Puerto Escondido is for everyone. You don’t need to risk death on the 40 foot-high monsters, smaller waves can be found just along the coast.

Are there swimmable beaches in Todos Santos?

Playa Las Palmas is one of the best beaches in Todos Santos for swimming and body surfing. This beach is a local preferred beach that is easily accesable by a new road, located just south of town at Km.

Are cartels active in Oaxaca?

Pedro Díaz-Parada was first arrested by the Mexican Army in 1985 and then by Federal Police agents in January 2007….Oaxaca Cartel.

Founded	1970s
Founded by	Pedro Díaz Parada Cruz
Founding location	Mexico
Years active	1980 – 2011
Territory	Oaxaca

How many days do you need in Todos Santos?

How long to stay in Todos Santos. You really only need a day to wander around town (it’s pretty tiny), and another day or two for lounging at the hotel pool (if that’s your thing) and hitting up the beach for some swimming or surfing. We spent just two nights in Todos Santos, and it was the perfect amount of time.

What is best swell direction for Todos Santos?

West to Northwest
Swell Direction: Todos Santos is best on Winter West to Northwest. Todos Santos can handle any size surf. Not for beginners.

Where can I surf in Todos Santos Baja?

Playa Los Cerritos, Playa Pescadero and La Pastora are the best places to surf in Todos Santos and attract surfers from around the world. La Pastora offers the largest waves in Todos Santos and is only recommended for expert surfers.

Is Puerto Escondido a reef break?

So different in so many ways from any other beachbreak, Puerto Escondido does a damn good impersonation of the world’s most famous reefbreak with mere sand and a canyon.

Where is La Pastora surf break?

La Pastora is north of Todos Santos near the Hotel California.

Can Beginners surf Puerto Escondido?

Is Oaxaca Safe 2021?

Despite the much-publicized news about Mexico’s drug-related violence, Oaxaca remains a relatively safe place to visit. In general, tourists in Mexico rarely get caught up in disputes between rival drug gangs and that’s especially true for Oaxaca, a state that has been mostly spared from the violence.

Is Oaxaca safe from cartels?

Although most of Mexico has a bad reputation with high crime rates, low confidence in policing and the threat of a powerful drug cartel, Oaxaca is one of the safest states.

Do you need a wetsuit to surf in Todos Santos?

During the day, it’s always above 20C/68F, therefore, a wetsuit is only needed if you do dawn patrol or sunset surfing (air temperature can drop down to 16C/60F and water is still very warm).

When can you surf in Baja?

The best time to surf Baja California Sur, Mexico is from March to November. This is when the best southern swells hit the Mexican coastline and water is warmer. Winter will also offer great surfing conditions, just not as consistent as during summer.

Is it safe to walk in Oaxaca at night?

At the end of the day, a lot of the crime that occurs in Oaxaca can be avoided – like anywhere in the world. Not watching your back and letting your guard slip when you’re on the beach at night, for example, or walking around looking like you’re wealthy, could result in being a victim of crime.