Scorpion Bay (San Juanico)

Scorpion Bay is a remote, desert-meets-ocean surfing destination in San Juanico known for a legendary right-hand point-break. The wave comes from a multi-point lineup, and when it’s on it can deliver world-class, long peeling rides with sections across multiple points. Conditions are most reliable with a south to southwest swell, and the spot is often described as holding working swell size from under 1 meter up to very large waves (around 4 meters or more) on bigger days. Low tide and mid tide are generally favored, with rising tide also noted as workable. The surf is exposed, and the sandy-and-reef bottom makes careful navigation essential. Wind-wise, west winds are commonly offshore for the points in the morning, improving cleanliness and rideability. Wind can increase later with afternoon thermal effects (a daily pattern typical in spring and summer), and northwest winds may be less ideal because they can turn cross-offshore. The area is hazardous and remote. Expect rocks and reef/coral features as well as sea urchins; stingrays are especially common in the sandy areas between points and require the stingray shuffle. Access typically requires rugged driving with a strong recommendation for 4x4, and rescue/medical support is very limited locally, with the nearest major hospital several hours away in Ciudad Constitución.