3Ms Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Baja Norte)
| Name: | 3Ms |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
3Ms in Baja Norte is a quite exposed reef break that has dependable surf. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. Offshore winds blow from the east northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west northwest. There are left and right breaking reefs. Watch out for rocks, pollution and sharks.
Overall 3Ms 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.
The graph illustrates the variation of swells directed at 3Ms through an average year, ... (show all text)
The rose diagram describes how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from differen... (show all text)
Also see 3Ms surf quality by season and 3Ms 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 3Ms
Visitor Reviews of 3Ms |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to 3Ms:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Cannery (Stacks) | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | California Trailer Park | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | San Miguel | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Islas de Todos Santos | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Ensenada Beaches | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to 3Ms: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 89 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 171 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 188 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 239 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 245 mi |
Tide stations nearest to 3Ms: |
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| Closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico (2) | 4 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico (3) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Imperial Beach, California | 55 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | National City, San Diego Bay, California | 60 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to 3Ms: |
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| Closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 162 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 162 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 163 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 167 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 170 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to 3Ms: |
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| Closest city location | El Sauzal (Mexico) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ensenada (Mexico) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Maneadero (Mexico) | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Primo Tapia (Mexico) | 27 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Rosarito (Mexico) | 37 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to 3Ms is General Alberto L Salinas C International (Ensenada) Airport (ESE) in Mexico, 13 km (8 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to 3Ms is General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (Tijuana) Airport (TIJ), also in Mexico, 78 km (48 miles) away.
- Third is North Island Nas (San Diego) Airport (NZY) in USA, 103 km (64 miles) away.
- San Diego International Lindbergh Fld Airport (SAN) in USA is 105 km (65 miles) away.
- Miramar Mcas Airport (NKX), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to 3Ms and is 117 km (73 miles) away.
