Go to the city of Mazatlan, Sinaloa. Get a golf buggy cab to the local McDonalds. From there, walk across the main road where you will find a big, ugly, medieval looking white castle. It is a night club called Valentinos. There you will find the point.
Don't bother to drive. Just get a bus or taxi. The best break is the right that peels off the point. If it's breaking kind of weird, get out and walk around to the other side of Valentinos where you will find a left point break. Just watch out for the rocks that tend to pop up in front of you as the wave sucks up!
Overview
Atmosphere
Don't know what this place is like on a day to day basis. But for the week that I was there it was great. We had some of the best waves of our 3 month Mexican surfing vacation right here. Within 100 metres of a McDonalds restaurant!
Jelly Fish In Mazatlan
I was just in Mazatlan from May 25 - June 1, 2006. This was jelly fish season. We were told by the locals that Jelly Fish season lasts from about the last week of May till the end of June. But, we were able to surf at Olas Altas, Cerritos (Play Bruja), Pinos and Stone Island every day. The secret is getting out early and coming in by around 11 when the Jelly fish start coming in. Also, a good rule of thumb is to look for the locals, if they're out, then it's probably safe. Also, we didn't see as many man o'wars as we did these little "baby blues" they're much smaller and if you wear a long sleeve rash gaurd, they cant sting you through it.
comment by Paul, 2006-04-06 22:34:39
Jelly Fish
I'm planning on going to mazatlna in late May. I have been talking to one of the locals there and supposedly you cannot surf from May-August cause of the portugese man of war investations. Anyways any info on the issue or any advice as to how I can get some waves with out getting stung a millio times would be very helpful.Thanks,Paul
comment by Zari, 2006-01-23 21:26:59
Camarones does not have any sharks. If there are, they donīt bother you. The wave is very mushy, even when big. It breaks straight in and peters out quickly. Little power or wall. No tubes. Very crowded when on and the local vibes can be intense since there is only one take-off spot and you could have 20 or more in the water going for the same wave. The boogiers can be especially rude. Thereīs a lot better spots in and around the area. Watch out for rip-offs and weirdos. Remember, you are in a big city.
comment by Anonymous, 2006-06-19 15:42:40