El Suicidio (La Paloma)

El Suicidio is an exposed point break near the lighthouse in La Paloma, built on a rocky shelf. Multiple sources describe it as having quite consistent surf, with the best conditions concentrated in the cooler part of the year. It is commonly associated with a right-hand point break in offshore-wind setups, and it is also described as having left-and right waves depending on conditions. Tide matters: the spot is consistently recommended for low tide. Winds are generally clearest when they blow offshore from the northwest or west (one source explicitly notes offshore-preferred conditions). For the swell pattern, the spot is described as needing a solid south swell to wrap around the point properly, with one source giving an optimal swell direction of south to southeast. The wave character is described as powerful and technical. On good swell it can peel for long distances (one source cites rides can connect multiple sections for over 100 meters). However, on bigger sets the wave can get very heavy, and sources warn that the spot is better suited to advanced/strong surfers under those conditions. Safety is a central concern. The hazards are repeatedly stated as rocks and sharp reef/shelf features, and currents are described as strong (including rip currents and drift on larger swells). Local guidance emphasizes being careful when entering/exiting the water and waiting for a set to finish before paddling out. Rescue is described as limited and lifeguards as seasonal, so planning around access and emergency capability in La Paloma town is important.