Punta Canoas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Baja Norte)
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Surf Break: Punta Canoas
| Name: | Punta Canoas |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Punta Canoas in Baja Norte is an exposed reef and point break that usually has waves and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the north northeast with some shelter here from northwest winds. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. It's sometimes crowded here. Beware of rips and sharks.
Overall Punta Canoas 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 Canoas surf quality by season and Punta Canoas surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Punta Canoas |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Punta Canoas:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Punta San Carlos | 24 mi |
| Second closest break | Punta Blanca (Seven Sisters) | 37 mi |
| Third closest break | Punta San Antonio | 39 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Punta Cono | 48 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Punta Baja | 52 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Punta Canoas: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 270 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 331 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 375 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 416 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 431 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Punta Canoas: |
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| Closest tide station | Puertecitos, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 73 mi |
| Second closest tide station | San Felipe, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 114 mi |
| Third closest tide station | El Golfo de Santa Clara, Sonora, Mexico | 158 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico (3) | 163 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico | 168 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Punta Canoas: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 334 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 346 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 347 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 349 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 350 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Punta Canoas: |
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| Closest city location | Abelardo L Rodriguez (Mexico) | 31 mi |
| Second closest city location | San Quintin (Mexico) | 86 mi |
| Third closest city location | Colonia Vicente Guerrero (Mexico) | 104 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | San Felipe (Mexico) | 111 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | San Luis (Mexico) | 111 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Punta Canoas is Punta Penasco Airport (PPE) in Mexico, which is 267 km (166 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Punta Canoas is General Alberto L Salinas C International (Ensenada) Airport (ESE), also in Mexico, 296 km (184 miles) away.
