La Fonda Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Baja Norte)
Photo credit: Salvador Reyes Luna
Surf Break: La Fonda
| Name: | La Fonda |
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| Type: | point/rivermouth |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
La Fonda in Baja Norte is an exposed point/rivermouth break that has very consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Ideal winds are from the east. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest.The waves is a point break that peels left. Best around high tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall La Fonda 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 La Fonda surf quality by season and La Fonda surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of La Fonda |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to La Fonda:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | La Mision | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | La Salina | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Alisitos | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | El Paso | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | K-55 1/2 | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to La Fonda: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 73 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 157 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 172 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 222 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 229 mi |
Tide stations nearest to La Fonda: |
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| Closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 21 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico (2) | 21 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico (3) | 21 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Imperial Beach, California | 40 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | National City, San Diego Bay, California | 45 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to La Fonda: |
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| Closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 150 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 150 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 151 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 156 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 156 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to La Fonda: |
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| Closest city location | Primo Tapia (Mexico) | 12 mi |
| Second closest city location | El Sauzal (Mexico) | 16 mi |
| Third closest city location | Ensenada (Mexico) | 20 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Rosarito (Mexico) | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Maneadero (Mexico) | 30 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to La Fonda is General Alberto L Salinas C International (Ensenada) Airport (ESE) in Mexico, 39 km (24 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to La Fonda is General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (Tijuana) Airport (TIJ), also in Mexico, 56 km (35 miles) away.
- Third is North Island Nas (San Diego) Airport (NZY) in USA, 79 km (49 miles) away.
- San Diego International Lindbergh Fld Airport (SAN) in USA is 81 km (50 miles) away.
- Miramar Mcas Airport (NKX), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to La Fonda and is 95 km (59 miles) away.
