Punta Baja Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Baja Norte)
| Name: | Punta Baja |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: E |
Punta Baja in Baja Norte is an exposed beach and reef break that has unreliable waves. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the west. Both left and right reef breaks. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Punta Baja 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 Punta Baja surf quality by season and Punta Baja surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Mexico - Baja Norte surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Punta Baja
Visitor Reviews of Punta Baja |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Punta Baja:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Punta San Antonio | 15 mi |
| Second closest break | Casas | 19 mi |
| Third closest break | El Socorro | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Punta San Carlos | 29 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Cielito Lindo | 29 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Punta Baja: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 219 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 278 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 323 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 364 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 378 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Punta Baja: |
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| Closest tide station | Puertecitos, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 78 mi |
| Second closest tide station | San Felipe, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 97 mi |
| Third closest tide station | El Golfo de Santa Clara, Sonora, Mexico | 138 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 140 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico (2) | 140 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Punta Baja: |
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| Closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 301 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 302 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 303 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 306 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 314 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Punta Baja: |
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| Closest city location | Abelardo L Rodriguez (Mexico) | 22 mi |
| Second closest city location | San Quintin (Mexico) | 37 mi |
| Third closest city location | Colonia Vicente Guerrero (Mexico) | 56 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Camalu (Mexico) | 64 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | San Felipe (Mexico) | 92 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Punta Baja is General Alberto L Salinas C International (Ensenada) Airport (ESE) in Mexico, which is 218 km (135 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Punta Baja is Punta Penasco Airport (PPE), also in Mexico, 268 km (166 miles) away.
