La Isla 2 (Faro) (Costa Azul)

La Isla 2 (Faro) is a right-hand reef break near the lighthouse/harbor-side area. The wave is described as sheltered for this rocky location, but the break remains technical: sharp and exposed rocks, slippery entry/exit zones, submerged boulders, and kelp beds create a real hazard. Surf quality is most dependent on aligning a south swell with offshore winds from the west or northwest. In this setup, the reef is more likely to stay clean, and the right-hand wave peels along the rocks of the island and lighthouse point. Winter is consistently highlighted as the best time for surfing, with June singled out as a top month. Conditions can become heavier on bigger swells, with the wave holding size and turning heavy and hollow. Currents are also noted as strong enough to pull toward open water or toward the rocks, so careful attention to where you enter, where you paddle out, and how you exit matters—especially around the rocks. The best tide is described differently across sources: one emphasizes low tide, while another notes high tide usually suits it best. Because this is a rocky reef break, both timing and wave period can materially change how the wave breaks and how safe the entry/exit feels. Crowding is described as sometimes occurring, particularly around harbor-side access and on weekends with good swell windows.