Scorpion Bay
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Scorpion Bay could still be salvaged if a creative strategy was used to control capacity: (members surf/country club, reservation-only camping, designated campsites with a maximum capacity, or no camping with capacity-controlled day use...)
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Atmosphere:
Longboards? Overpopulation? What ever the cause, the summer of 2002 has been ridiculously crowded. Camping area above max capacity. Altercations on the rise.
July 02: Flat or too windy=5 days, 0-waist high= 24 days, shoulder high+=2 days.
Always people out at all 3 points.
Additional Info:
Extremely inconsistent with tiny swell window. Baja Surf forecasts unreliable for this spot due to location inside a bay with several points of land causing wave shadows.
No accomodations. Windy,dusty. Cold showers. Water rationed to campers (this is the desert)Camping is on lava rock bluff top. Not cushy or comfortable.
Location
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Drive south from Tijuana border 2-3 days (800+ miles). Choose the north,east,or south access road off main hwy to San Juanico. All routes require rugged off-road driving of 100-300 miles thru harsh, remote desert.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Exceptional (>500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
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