Ensenada Beaches Reviews and Ratings

Ensenada Beaches Ratings

Overall: 3.0. Based on 6 votes and 2 reviews. Vote

Quality on a good day: 4.0 (1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).	Consistency of Surf: 4.0 (1: Ensenada Beaches is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
Regional Rating: 4.0 (1: Ensenada Beaches is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Baja Norte. 5: the best break in Baja Norte).	Difficulty Level: 3.7 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
Onshore Wind: 3.6 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Ensenada Beaches can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other Options: 3.8 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Ensenada Beaches, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.4 (1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Ensenada Beaches are often excellent).	Water Quality: 2.7 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
Crowds: 3.8 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Ensenada Beaches is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).	Access: 5.0 (1: Getting to Ensenada Beaches requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).
Scenery: 4.4 (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).	Local Attitude: 4.0 (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
Accommodation: 4.6 (1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Ensenada Beaches for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).	Camping: 4.4 (1: Camping at Ensenada Beaches is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
Entertainment: 5.0 (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Ensenada Beaches is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).	Equipment and Repairs: 5.0 (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
Eating: 5.0 (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Ensenada Beaches, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).	Drinking: 5.0 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Ensenada Beaches where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

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