Punta Gasparino (Baja Sur)

Punta Gasparino is a rugged right-hand surfing spot south of Todos Santos on Baja Sur’s Pacific side. It combines rocky point break features with nearby sandy beach sections, but the overall surf is described as inconsistent, with quality ranging from mediocre to good depending on the swell and tide. When it works, riders can get long, peeling rides along the point. Wave performance is reported to be best around the mid tide / mid-AM tide push, with additional notes that it can require a significant swell to start working properly. One swell preference is SSW (knee-to-waist heights commonly described at average spots), while other provided details mention working conditions on solid West or Northwest swells and note that larger West swells can build power. Wind-wise, the spot is associated with an east wind best direction, with offshore East winds improving wave face grooming; westerly winds are described as more likely to create chop. Spot-level January is flagged as the best month, and a wider seasonal best window for the region includes winter months, with the broader coast also subject to thermal wind patterns. Safety is a major theme here: the take-off zone and surrounding water can include rocks and submerged reef, and strong rip currents are possible during larger swells. There are no dedicated lifeguard/rescue services stationed permanently along this rugged coastline, so self-sufficiency and careful spot selection matter, especially when conditions turn rough or visibility is limited. Access commonly requires dirt-road driving and often a high-clearance or 4x4 vehicle.