Santa Rosa (Punta Negra)

Santa Rosa (Punta Negra) is a small, clean-water point break known for hollow, fast, ledgey waves that can offer both right and left directions. The wave is described as a heavy point-break with a boulder-strewn bottom, so takeoff and positioning demand caution—especially around the rocks and submerged hazards near the takeoff zone. For surfing, the spot is reported to start working at roughly 1.5–2 m and can hold up to 3 m+ when swell is in the right range. It’s most often noted as best at mid tide, with additional guidance that rising tide conditions help. Wave shape is consistently described as hollow with a fast peel, and on larger swells it’s said to hold size while becoming very heavy and ledgey. Wind-wise, the kiting/windsport conditions most reliably match south through the late-spring/summer window (best months listed as January plus September through December). A sea-breeze/thermal pattern is commonly present in the afternoon (around 13:00–17:00), with south winds tending to be cross-shore and east/northeast winds described as offshore grooming for cleaner waves. Safety considerations are a major part of the spot profile: hazards include rocks, boulders, and currents, and currents can intensify on larger swells. The local guidance emphasizes that beginners should avoid the spot, and that where wind sports overlap, surfers have priority on the point and kiters should keep a safe distance from the lineup. Lifeguards are not indicated, and emergency medical support is described as available nearby in San Bartolo.