South Reef Pass (San Pedro)

South Reef Pass (San Pedro) is an exposed reef-pass break located at a cut in the barrier reef south of San Pedro. It offers both rights and lefts, but the usable wave window is specific: surf works best when the right swell arrives and the wind direction supports clean conditions (west winds are described as optimal/offshore for cleanliness). Even though the break is characterized as having fairly consistent surf, the ride itself tends to be short and fast due to the shallow reef platform. When swell is large enough to break over the barrier reef, the spot can hold up, but it may also become heavy and dangerous on the shallow reef. Because the break is isolated with strong tidal currents running through the pass, surfers need to be comfortable with difficult, reef-based conditions. Access is boat-only, with no land-based launch at the reef break itself. Hazards include hard coral rubble, sharp coral heads, shallow reef edges, and exposure with no protective shore—plus additional risk from boat traffic in the channel. Rescue availability is stated as no, and lifeguards are not indicated. Practical planning should focus on the swell/wind combination and the tidal timing (mid tide is referenced as optimal). For experienced surfers, using local navigation support is strongly recommended, and expect that the spot will rarely be 'on' compared with more accessible reef breaks.