Playa Acapulquito (Old Man's)
San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Playa Acapulquito, better known as Old Man's, is the first of the Costa Azul surf breaks on the Los Cabos tourist corridor in Baja California Sur, Mexico, near San Jose del Cabo. It is a long, mellow right point break loved by longboarders. The vibe is friendly and the waves are forgiving for learners.
A forgiving, welcoming longboard wave, though it gets crowded on good south swell days.
How we score beachesBring a longboard and aim for a south swell. The viewpoint off the highway lets you read the break before you paddle out.
Park off the highway near the Costa Azul viewpoint and walk down to the sand.
A short walk from the highway leads to sand and a rocky point, with uneven footing.
South swells run roughly May through October, the main surf season. Hurricane season runs roughly June through November.
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