Punta Ositos Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Baja Norte)
| Name: | Punta Ositos |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Punta Ositos in Baja Norte is an exposed reef and point break that has consistent surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the north northeast. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the west. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Take care of rips and sharks.
Overall Punta Ositos 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 Ositos surf quality by season and Punta Ositos surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Punta Ositos |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Punta Ositos:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | El Cardon | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Punta Negra | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Punta Maria | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Punta Cono | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Puerto San Andres | 15 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Punta Ositos: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 328 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 390 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 433 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 475 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 489 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Punta Ositos: |
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| Closest tide station | Puertecitos, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 103 mi |
| Second closest tide station | San Felipe, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 150 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico | 172 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico (3) | 176 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico | 179 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Punta Ositos: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 329 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 396 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 397 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 400 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 400 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Punta Ositos: |
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| Closest city location | San Luis (Mexico) | 52 mi |
| Second closest city location | Santa Isabel (Mexico) | 75 mi |
| Third closest city location | Aguaje (Mexico) | 78 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Abelardo L Rodriguez (Mexico) | 89 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | San Quintin (Mexico) | 144 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Punta Ositos is Punta Penasco Airport (PPE) in Mexico, which is 289 km (180 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Punta Ositos is General Ignacio P Garcia International (Hermosillo) Airport (HMO), also in Mexico, 331 km (206 miles) away.
