El Socorro 1 (San Quintín Coast)

El Socorro 1 is a remote, exposed reef-and-point break along the San Quintín Coast, producing right-hand waves over a rocky bottom. Surf conditions are described as consistent for the coast, with the spot especially favored when offshore East to east-northeast winds align with incoming swell. The wave is typically characterized as small to medium with moderate power, peeling when the swell hits the point correctly. Reported working swell direction is West through west-northwest toward northwest, with an approximate swell-height window of 1.0–2.5 meters (where quantified). Conditions are described as groomed under offshore East winds; if winds turn onshore (e.g., more westerly), chop can increase and wave quality can drop. Rocks are the primary hazard at this spot, including both exposed and submerged hazards. Because it’s an isolated launch with no lifeguards and no dedicated rescue presence, riders are expected to be self-sufficient. One provider also flags moderate rip-current potential near the point, reinforcing the need for careful entry/exit planning and conservative tactics. Timing-wise, multiple sources point to winter-to-early spring and also summer for the best consistency. Spot-level guidance highlights January, February, October, and surf-forecast data points to July as a best month; overall, the spot is reported as rarely crowded year-round due to its remote access and limited infrastructure.