Popotla Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Baja Norte)
Photo credit: Teresa Gamboa
Surf Break: Popotla
| Name: | Popotla |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: SE |
Popotla in Baja Norte is an exposed reef break that has pretty consitent surf. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. Offshore winds blow from the southeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west. There are left and right breaking reefs. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Popotla 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 Popotla surf quality by season and Popotla surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Popotla |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Popotla:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Alfonsos | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Calafia | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | El Morro Point (K371/2) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | K-38 | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Renes | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Popotla: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 60 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 147 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 155 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 208 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 212 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Popotla: |
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| Closest tide station | Imperial Beach, California | 22 mi |
| Second closest tide station | National City, San Diego Bay, California | 27 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Point Loma, California | 30 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | San Diego, Quarantine Station, California | 32 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | San Diego, San Diego Bay, California | 32 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Popotla: |
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| Closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 134 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 135 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 135 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 139 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 140 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Popotla: |
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| Closest city location | Rosarito (Mexico) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Primo Tapia (Mexico) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tijuana (Mexico) | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Imperial Beach (United States) | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Chula Vista (United States) | 22 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Popotla is General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (Tijuana) Airport (TIJ) in Mexico, 30 km (19 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Popotla is North Island Nas (San Diego) Airport (NZY) in USA, 50 km (31 miles) away.
- Third is San Diego International Lindbergh Fld Airport (SAN) in USA, 53 km (33 miles) away.
- Miramar Mcas Airport (NKX) in USA is 67 km (42 miles) away.
- General Alberto L Salinas C International (Ensenada) Airport (ESE) in Mexico is the fifth nearest airport to Popotla and is 67 km (42 miles) away.
