A consistent Pacific swell, warm water, and a perfect point break. Cerritos Beach is where Baja surfers are made.
The Break
Cerritos is a right-hand point break on Baja's Pacific coast, 40km north of Cabo San Lucas. The wave breaks consistently from May through November, peaking in July and August when south swells push up from the Eastern Pacific. The shoulder season months (April, October) offer the best combination of waves and crowd levels.
Why It's Perfect for Beginners
The wave peels gently and predictably across a sandy bottom. There's no reef to worry about, the rip currents are minimal, and the water temperature rarely dips below 70°F. Most surf camps on the peninsula bring beginners here before anywhere else.
The Scene
Cerritos is not undiscovered — there's a small cluster of restaurants, a surf shop, and a boutique hotel on the bluff above the break. But compared to Médano Beach in Cabo, it's practically empty. Locals, expats, and a growing surf-tourism crowd share the lineup with remarkably little tension.
Getting There
From Cabo San Lucas, take Highway 19 north toward Todos Santos. After about 40 kilometers, watch for the signed turnoff. The drive takes 35–45 minutes and passes through some of Baja's most cinematic desert-and-ocean landscape.
The Sunsets
Whatever the waves do that day, the Cerritos sunset is non-negotiable. Arrive by 5:30pm and walk to the north end of the beach. The Pacific turns the sky shades of orange and crimson that look, genuinely, like someone has set fire to the horizon.