Calafia Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Baja Norte)
| Name: | Calafia |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NNW |
Calafia in Baja Norte is an exposed point break that has fairly consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the north northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Watch out for rocks.
Overall Calafia Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Calafia surf quality by season and Calafia surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Calafia |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Calafia:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | El Morro Point (K371/2) | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Popotla | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Alfonsos | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | K-38 | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | K-40 | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Calafia: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 62 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 148 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 157 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 209 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 213 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Calafia: |
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| Closest tide station | Imperial Beach, California | 23 mi |
| Second closest tide station | National City, San Diego Bay, California | 29 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Point Loma, California | 30 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | San Diego, San Diego Bay, California | 32 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | San Diego, California | 32 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Calafia: |
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| Closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 135 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 135 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 136 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 139 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 141 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Calafia: |
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| Closest city location | Rosarito (Mexico) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Primo Tapia (Mexico) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tijuana (Mexico) | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Imperial Beach (United States) | 23 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Chula Vista (United States) | 24 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Calafia is General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (Tijuana) Airport (TIJ) in Mexico, 31 km (19 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Calafia is North Island Nas (San Diego) Airport (NZY) in USA, 52 km (32 miles) away.
- Third is San Diego International Lindbergh Fld Airport (SAN) in USA, 55 km (34 miles) away.
- General Alberto L Salinas C International (Ensenada) Airport (ESE) in Mexico is 65 km (40 miles) away.
- Miramar Mcas Airport (NKX) in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Calafia and is 68 km (42 miles) away.
