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Punta Baja, Baja California, Mexico

Punta Maria

28.912, -114.529
Edited by Thomas Jackson
Verified May 2026
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Right · PointIntermediate → Advanced2–8 ftJan – Dec

A long wrapping right-hand point, Punta Maria delivers one of Baja's more satisfying rides when major W swells push through this stretch of the Pacific coast. It needs genuine power to wrap around the point, meaning it stays dormant through small or inconsistent periods but comes alive in winter when NW groundswells arrive alongside the offshore NE winds. Rides can stretch across a significant section of coastline, rewarding surfers who can read the point and stay on their feet through multiple turns. This is intermediate-to-advanced territory: the wave demands commitment and a read on the swell direction, not just paddling ability. Bottom: point. Season: winter, Nov through Mar. Consistency: medium. Come prepared for self-sufficiency because there are no facilities and no formal parking, so a 4WD or high-clearance vehicle and packed supplies are essential before you leave the highway.

Wave fit

Skill suited
Intermediate → Advanced
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Best months
Jan – Dec
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Character
Long wrapping right-hand point, powerful W swell dependent.

Conditions

When it works
NESW
Swell window
W
W - NW
Offshore wind
NE
North easterly
Optimum tide
All tides
Size range
2-8ft
Medium
Hazards
No concerns
Trip planning

Quick facts

Wetsuit
3/2
What to bring
  • Shortboard 6ft 2in to 6ft 6in for overhead days
  • Step-up 6ft 8in to 7ft for larger W groundswells
Lineup
Easy-going
Where it sits

Location

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About this break

What it's actually like

Crowd & Localism

Crowds show up sometimes, drawn by the quality and length of the wave when conditions align. The remote nature of the point filters casual visitors, but when a proper swell hits and word travels, the lineup can fill with traveling surfers who know the area. Respect the rotation and the fact that getting out here takes real effort from everyone.

Access & Facilities

There is no parking infrastructure and no facilities at this point. Access requires a capable vehicle and self-catering supplies. Carry extra water, fuel, and food. The broader Baja coastline in this zone is remote, so mechanical problems or injuries are serious matters far from quick assistance.

Nearby Alternatives

When Punta Maria is too small or the swell angle is off, nearby points along the Seven Sisters stretch offer comparable right-hand walls under similar W to NW swell windows. Punta Rosalillita and Punta Santa Rosalillita are known options in the region when size and direction line up for the broader area.

10-day swell, wind and tide

Punta Maria surf forecast

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Punta Maria is a point break suited for intermediate to advanced surfers.
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