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marek
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Good place in August?
Hey Nomads,
I need some input. I'm trying to plan a short surf getaway with the wife and kids. We are experienced Baja travelers (going down for almost 20
years) and we have two small children who have also been to Baja numerous times.
Normally, we head down for 2-3 weeks at a time in the fall, but that's probably not going to happen this year, so we are looking for a week in August.
In the past, we've gone to Scorpion Bay and it's great, but it's just too far to drive for a week. None of us are great surfers and are pretty happy
with small waves and big beaches. We loved the beach at Alejandro's.
We've got a very capable truck and speak fluent Spanish, so we can comfortably travel just about anywhere on the pennisula. We're definitely going to
head south of El Rosario.
I've never been to Baja in August because I've always feared the heat, but this might be our only option this year because of school schedules.
Any ideas or recommendations? I'm thinking about Alejandro's or 7 sisters area. Any waves this time of the year?
What about the Abreojos area?
thanks in advance
Marek
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805gregg
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I'm not familar with Aljandros or seven sisters, where is it? I've heard Abreojos has good waves, and will check it out myself about Aug. 6 or so.
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Bajaboy
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You might check out the Asuncion. There's plenty of long sandy beaches and decent waves. It's also much cooler than most parts of Baja. I was there
last week and the temps were in the mid 80s while pushing upper 90s in most other parts of Baja.
Zac
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Cypress
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Baja is a good place to be 24/7 year 'round.
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cabobaja
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Zac, where's your trip report.....& pic's. Great having you and Tracy here in Elias Calles. Yea, after you left I had to go into detox too. Hurry
back so I can exchange these 42 cases of empty pacifico's with full cases. 
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DanO
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Heat won't be a problem on the Pacific coast. Inland driving to get there could get a bit toasty though, but that makes hitting the beach all the
more enjoyable.
\"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.\" -- Frank Zappa
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Cardon
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Alejandros is a winter surf area. I've been told is flat during summer. I have lots of surf pics at Alejandros on my website
http://baja.smugmug.com/Baja%20Photos
Have Fun.
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Mike99km
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The Sisters are West to North West spots. That big horn that sticks out below Guerrero Negro will block all South swells. In August we get mostly
South and South West swells.
Abreojos has very good waves in a bigger wave window than Scorpion bay. The wave at the point and the Longboard spot are fun. I don't know how well
you surf but 3 Prongs and Razors are not beginner, you might enjoy the Far Bar on the right swell. Camping is right in front of the waves.
The waves on the beach north of town can also be fun.
You can do the drive is a long day and with the road almost paved in to town it's allot faster these days. We figure about 15 to 16 hours from Tj. If
you want more beta u2u me.
You live the life you settle for.
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W. C. Fields.
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woody with a view
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don't forget your.....
fulls suits in august! last august 3rd. south of the border, and then some!!!!!!!
p.s. everyone knows there's no surf in baja!    :moon: 
[Edited on 7-21-2007 by woody in ob]
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marek
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Thanks for the info. Abreojos has been on our list for a while, so we might have to check it out.
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805gregg
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Cardon great pictures of Alejandros, looks like a fun wave, but where exactly is it? I'm heading south in a couple of weeks and would like to visit.
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
Cardon great pictures of Alejandros, looks like a fun wave, but where exactly is it? I'm heading south in a couple of weeks and would like to visit.
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it's one of "those" places that you should find by taking this conversation to U2U. please leave names and directions out of the public arena!!!!!
[Edited on 7-21-2007 by woody in ob]
[Edited on 7-21-2007 by woody in ob]
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Slowmad
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...as was this whole thread. 
The only requirement for love or chorizo is confidence.
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Diver
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Say Woody, we seen this picture of you on the small wave a number of times.
It is a great shot that I have enjoyed and shared, trying to get surfing friends to Baja!!
But how come we don't ever see one of you on the big bad boy behind you ??
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toneart
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
Say Woody, we seen this picture of you on the small wave a number of times.
It is a great shot that I have enjoyed and shared, trying to get surfing friends to Baja!!
But how come we don't ever see one of you on the big bad boy behind you ??
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'cause he's outracing that shark between the waves
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Diver
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Those aren't sharks !! They're Dolphin !!!
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Diver
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Ah, maybe he is considered a danger ???
Probably Greenpeace again !!!
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
But how come we don't ever see one of you on the big bad boy behind you ??
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numerous reasons:
1. i can only be on one wave at a time (unfortunately).
2. i didn't take the foto. but i did ride many that day.
3. i would imagine that my little wave started out looking like the big wave.
4. see below.
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surfer jim
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Back to the subject....ABREOJOS would be you best bet....if there is swell you won't be disappionted ...easy to get to....good for the
family.....
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805gregg
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So any of you nice guys going to U2U me with the info?
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