Old Man's
Baja South, Mexico · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.9m
- Period
- 11.8s
- Wind
- 3 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- High
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Falling5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Mazatlan local
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Old Man's is a reef break over mixed in Baja South, Mexico. It's at its best on 0.6–1.7999999999999998m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NW / N / NE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SE, S, SW
- Best wind direction
- NW, N, NE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 1.7999999999999998m
Old Man's surf FAQ
Is Old Man's good for beginners?+
Old Man's is a reef break over mixed, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.7999999999999998m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Old Man's?+
Different days call for different boards. Old Man's handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Old Man's?+
Look for 0.6–1.7999999999999998m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NW / N / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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