Punta San Carlos Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Baja Norte)
| Name: | Punta San Carlos |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Punta San Carlos in Baja Norte is an exposed reef and point break that has reasonably consistent surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. Offshore winds blow from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. The right hand reef break is better than the left. It very rarely gets crowded here. Hazards include urchins and rocks.
Overall Punta San Carlos 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 San Carlos surf quality by season and Punta San Carlos surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Punta San Carlos |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Punta San Carlos:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Punta San Antonio | 14 mi |
| Second closest break | Punta Canoas | 24 mi |
| Third closest break | Punta Baja | 29 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Casas | 45 mi |
| Fifth closest break | El Socorro | 48 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Punta San Carlos: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 247 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 307 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 352 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 392 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 408 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Punta San Carlos: |
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| Closest tide station | Puertecitos, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 74 mi |
| Second closest tide station | San Felipe, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 107 mi |
| Third closest tide station | El Golfo de Santa Clara, Sonora, Mexico | 150 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico (3) | 165 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 167 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Punta San Carlos: |
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| Closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 327 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 328 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 329 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 332 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 341 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Punta San Carlos: |
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| Closest city location | Abelardo L Rodriguez (Mexico) | 12 mi |
| Second closest city location | San Quintin (Mexico) | 65 mi |
| Third closest city location | Colonia Vicente Guerrero (Mexico) | 83 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Camalu (Mexico) | 91 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | San Felipe (Mexico) | 103 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Punta San Carlos is General Alberto L Salinas C International (Ensenada) Airport (ESE) in Mexico, which is 263 km (163 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Punta San Carlos is Punta Penasco Airport (PPE), also in Mexico, 271 km (168 miles) away.
