Camalu Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Baja Norte, Mexico)

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Camalu Surf Guide

Camalu in Baja Norte is an exposed reef and point break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west. A reef breaks right Rarely crowded here. Watch out for rocks.

Camalu Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef and point	2	consistent	14.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Camalu:

The best conditions reported for surf at Camalu occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Camalu (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Camalu with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 43% of the time in January while 57% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

43%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

57%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Camalu Location Map

Interactive Camalu surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Camalu is General Alberto L Salinas C International (Ensenada) Airport (ESE) in Mexico, which is 119 km (74 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Camalu is General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (Tijuana) Airport (TIJ), also in Mexico, 208 km (129 miles) away.

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Camalu Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 14:11 Local Time

m, °C	Saturday 09
ft, °F	2PM	5PM	8PM	11PM
Wave (m)	WNW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	11	19	19	18
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	cross	cross	cross

What does Camalu look like?

Latest photos from Camalu. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: geno johnson

Tides at Camalu

Current tide and informaton

For Camalu, 5 km from Camalu.

Next High Water: 05:45pm | 1.44m

Next Low Water: 10:21pm | 1.26m

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Camalu Sea Temperature

The water temperature (14.5 °C) at Camalu is quite cool. If the sun shines as we have forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a good spring wetsuit. Effective windchill factor of (19.0 °C) will make the air and water feel about the same temperature.

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 14.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite