Surf spots in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
4 spots within 2 km of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno: 4 reef breaks.
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Best spots today in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
- Intermediate: Tongo Reef (Fair, 1–1.4 m, offshore around 07:00)
- Advanced: La Lobería (Good, 1.4–2.2 m, cross-shore around 07:00), Tongo Reef (Fair, 1–1.4 m, offshore around 07:00)
Forecast updated 21 Oct, 15:51 UTC.
The spots
- El Cañón · reef break, intermediate, best on N/NW/SW swell with SE/S wind, mid tide. Named after the cannon on the shore in front of it, El Cañón is a left over lava reef inside the San Cristóbal navy base, a 10 to 15 minute walk from Puerto Baquerizo…
- Tongo Reef · reef break, advanced, best on S/SSW/SW swell with SE/E wind, all tides. A long left over lava reef on San Cristóbal's west tip with three take-off zones, Pico outside, Medio and Bajito inside, that link for about 300 m on S to SW swells…
- Carola · reef break, advanced, best on NNW/N/NNE swell with ENE/E/ESE wind, all tides. Right-hand reef on San Cristobal that wants southwest groundswell and a southeast wind, strongest in the Dec-Apr summer season. It gets crowded when it is on; rocks are…
- La Lobería · reef break, advanced, best on S/SW/SSW swell with NE/N/E wind, mid tide. Past the airport, a short park trail with set opening hours and a ranger counting visitors leads to this sea lion beach, where an A-frame breaks both ways over shallow…
When to surf in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Good days per month for intermediate surfers; tap a month for where else to surf then.
Best months for intermediate surfers: no clear season. The water goes from about 22 °C in November (Springsuit 2 mm or vest) to 28 °C in March (Boardshorts / rash vest).
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 °C |
| Feb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
| Mar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 °C |
| Apr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
| May | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 °C |
| Jun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 °C |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 °C |
| Aug | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 °C |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 °C |
| Oct | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 °C |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 °C |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 °C |
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 Puerto Baquerizo Moreno?
The best-known are El Cañón, La Lobería, Tongo Reef, Carola. In all, 4 spots lie within 2 km: 4 reef breaks.
Where can beginners surf in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno?
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 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 Puerto Baquerizo Moreno?
For intermediate surfers no clear season.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno?
The sea goes from about 22 °C in November (Springsuit 2 mm or vest) to 28 °C in March (Boardshorts / rash vest).