Costalitos

Costalitos is a left-hand jetty break shaped by a sand boulder formation at the mouth of Boca del Rio in Veracruz. The wave generates hollow, fast barrels when conditions align, peeling along the jetty over a sandy bottom. It serves intermediate to advanced surfers, though it's a rare swell event—playable perhaps three to five times annually depending on the season, with winter cold fronts and hurricane-season groundswells providing the primary windows.

The Veracruz region and surrounding Gulf Coast have seen gradual surfer activity since Mexican surfing expanded from Baja in the 1950s–60s, though Costalitos itself remains a specialist break with a small local following. The intimate Veracruz surf community shares knowledge informally, and the break is recognized among those who monitor the rare Gulf groundswells.

Costalitos sits near Boca del Rio in urban Veracruz, accessible from the town via local roads. The surrounding area is developed with residential and commercial zones. Crowds are light on weekdays but increase on weekends. Winter months (November–April) offer the most stable conditions, with water temperatures around 79°F and air temperatures around 75°F, making it accessible year-round from a comfort standpoint.