San Miguel Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Baja Norte)
| Name: | San Miguel |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: E |
San Miguel in Baja Norte is a fairly exposed point break that has reliable surf. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west northwest. A popular wave that can get growded. Hazards include urchins, rocks, locals and pollution.
Overall San Miguel 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 San Miguel surf quality by season and San Miguel surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of San Miguel |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to San Miguel:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Islas de Todos Santos | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | 3Ms | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Cannery (Stacks) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | California Trailer Park | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Salsipuedes | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to San Miguel: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 85 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 167 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 185 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 235 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 242 mi |
Tide stations nearest to San Miguel: |
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| Closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico (2) | 7 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico (3) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Imperial Beach, California | 52 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | National City, San Diego Bay, California | 57 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to San Miguel: |
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| Closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 160 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 161 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 161 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 166 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 168 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to San Miguel: |
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| Closest city location | El Sauzal (Mexico) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ensenada (Mexico) | 8 mi |
| Third closest city location | Maneadero (Mexico) | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Primo Tapia (Mexico) | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Rosarito (Mexico) | 34 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to San Miguel is General Alberto L Salinas C International (Ensenada) Airport (ESE) in Mexico, 18 km (11 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to San Miguel is General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (Tijuana) Airport (TIJ), also in Mexico, 74 km (46 miles) away.
- Third is North Island Nas (San Diego) Airport (NZY) in USA, 99 km (61 miles) away.
- San Diego International Lindbergh Fld Airport (SAN) in USA is 101 km (63 miles) away.
- Miramar Mcas Airport (NKX), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to San Miguel and is 114 km (71 miles) away.
