Advanced: Salsipuedes (Good, 1.4 m, cross-onshore around 10:00)
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.
The spots
San Miguel · point break, intermediate, best on W/WNW/NW swell with ENE/E/ESE wind, all tides. A reliable right-hand point break near Ensenada, well known among Baja surfers. It works best on west-northwest swell with east offshore wind.
Tres Emes (3Ms) · reef break, intermediate, best on W/NW/SW swell with NE/E wind, all tides. Rocky reef peak a short way southeast of San Miguel near El Sauzal, giving lefts and rights on most swells; a local Ensenada favourite that gets busy at weekends.
Killers (Isla Todos Santos) · reef break, advanced, best on W/NW swell with E/NE wind, all tides. Mexico's best-known big-wave break: a heavy right that unloads off the northwest tip of the northern Todos Santos island, reached by boat from Ensenada and best on…
Salsipuedes · point break, intermediate, best on SSW/SW/WSW swell with N/NNE/NE wind, mid tide. A reef and point break north of Ensenada that picks up southwest swell in summer. Offshore winds come from the north-northeast.
When to surf in Ensenada
Best months for intermediate surfers: November to February. For beginners: November to January. The water goes from about 15 °C in January (4/3 mm fullsuit) to 21 °C in August (Springsuit 2 mm or vest).
Days per month at the best third of the 4 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Ensenada?
The best-known are Killers (Isla Todos Santos), San Miguel, Tres Emes (3Ms), Salsipuedes. In all, 4 spots lie within 10 km: 2 reef breaks, 2 point breaks.
Where can beginners surf in Ensenada?
Ensenada is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.
When is the best time to surf in Ensenada?
For intermediate surfers November to February. For beginners November to January.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Ensenada?
The sea goes from about 15 °C in January (4/3 mm fullsuit) to 21 °C in August (Springsuit 2 mm or vest).