Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Baja Norte)
| Name: | Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: SE |
Playa Elefante(Isla Cedros) in Baja Norte is an exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the southeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the west. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. It very rarely gets crowded here. Hazards include rips, sharks and rocks.
Overall Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) 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 Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) surf quality by season and Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros):(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Open Doors (Isla Natividad) | 22 mi |
| Second closest break | Bahia Tortugas (Turtle Bay) | 42 mi |
| Third closest break | Punta Cono | 71 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Punta Maria | 71 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Punta Negra | 71 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros): |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 340 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 388 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 444 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 478 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 498 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros): |
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| Closest tide station | Puertecitos, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 157 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Isla Guadalupe, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 187 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Isla Guadalupe, Baja California Norte, Mexico (2) | 188 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Isla Guadalupe, Baja California Norte, Mexico (3) | 188 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico | 196 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros): |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 401 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 429 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 429 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 431 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 433 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros): |
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| Closest city location | Aguaje (Mexico) | 81 mi |
| Second closest city location | San Luis (Mexico) | 96 mi |
| Third closest city location | Abelardo L Rodriguez (Mexico) | 114 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Santa Isabel (Mexico) | 120 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | San Quintin (Mexico) | 165 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) is Punta Penasco Airport (PPE) in Mexico, which is 394 km (245 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) is General Alberto L Salinas C International (Ensenada) Airport (ESE), also in Mexico, 423 km (263 miles) away.
