Playa Costa Azul
San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Playa Costa Azul is a surf beach just south of San Jose del Cabo in Baja California Sur, Mexico, home to several right point breaks including Old Man's, The Rock and Zippers. A viewpoint off the highway overlooks the line up. It is a place to watch good surf as much as to get in the water.
A respected surf zone with easy viewpoint access, though the best days draw crowds and some locals guard their spots.
How we score beachesWatch the break from the viewpoint first, and give surfers room. Beginners should stay at the Old Man's end.
Pull off the highway at the viewpoint and walk down. Limited parking fills on good swell days.
A short walk from the highway leads to sand and rocks, with uneven footing and strong surf.
South swells run roughly May through October. Hurricane season runs roughly June through November.
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