El Socorro Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Baja Norte)
| Name: | El Socorro |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
El Socorro in Baja Norte is an exposed reef and point break that has pretty consitent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the east northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for rocks.
Overall El Socorro 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 El Socorro surf quality by season and El Socorro surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of El Socorro |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to El Socorro:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Casas | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Cielito Lindo | 8 mi |
| Third closest break | Playa Santa Maria | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Cabo San Quintin | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Punta Baja | 22 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to El Socorro: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 202 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 266 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 306 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 349 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 362 mi |
Tide stations nearest to El Socorro: |
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| Closest tide station | Puertecitos, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 72 mi |
| Second closest tide station | San Felipe, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 81 mi |
| Third closest tide station | El Golfo de Santa Clara, Sonora, Mexico | 120 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 120 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico (2) | 120 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to El Socorro: |
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| Closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 280 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 281 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 282 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 285 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 293 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to El Socorro: |
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| Closest city location | San Quintin (Mexico) | 17 mi |
| Second closest city location | Colonia Vicente Guerrero (Mexico) | 35 mi |
| Third closest city location | Abelardo L Rodriguez (Mexico) | 38 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Camalu (Mexico) | 43 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | San Felipe (Mexico) | 75 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to El Socorro is General Alberto L Salinas C International (Ensenada) Airport (ESE) in Mexico, which is 186 km (116 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to El Socorro is Punta Penasco Airport (PPE), also in Mexico, 248 km (154 miles) away.
