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Best Surf Information About Conditions Between Playas TJ and Ensenada?

Gypsy Jan - 12-10-2009 at 12:28 PM

Hi Nomads,

We have house guests coming for the holidays and they are looking forward to surfing the Baja Norte Pacific waves.

Our guests are a mixture of experienced adults and newbie gremmies. (That's just me, trying to recall surfer lingo from my younger days, please ignore or mock me as you will.)

Is there a reliable surfcast website or some other resource that you use?

ILikeMex - 12-10-2009 at 12:39 PM

www.wetsand.com and www.surfline.com have regional infromation.

Careful going out today through the weekend though - it will be BIG!:O

bajabass - 12-10-2009 at 01:47 PM

From K-55 south, be very careful. Know for notorious rips. Many people have been lost in the area between La Fonda and La Salina. The experienced surfers know what to watch for, just keep an eye on the kids or newbies. About a year and a half ago a friend lost his son, and they never found the body. :no:

Thanks, ILikeMex

Gypsy Jan - 12-10-2009 at 01:51 PM

Our guests are coming down here two weeks from now, but the recent heavy rains ahd fierce winds, along with the high surf conditions got me concerned about finding the best info available.

mtgoat666 - 12-10-2009 at 01:58 PM

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Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
Hi Nomads,

We have house guests coming for the holidays and they are looking forward to surfing the Baja Norte Pacific waves.

Our guests are a mixture of experienced adults and newbie gremmies. (That's just me, trying to recall surfer lingo from my younger days, please ignore or mock me as you will.)

Is there a reliable surfcast website or some other resource that you use?


this area has many untreated sewage outfalls, stay away from them, and stay away from all areas after rain. yucko, tj-playas-rosarito corridor is poop city.

bajabass - 12-10-2009 at 02:06 PM

Have your friends compile a list of spots. research via websites for the most current info. The surf in front of La Fonda is usually predictable. The point at Punta Piedra is right below my lot on the hill. When the swells get big, the waves get huge. They need to watch several sets before getting in the water! Hopefully the storms will pass before they arrive. I can see rips in the water from about 1/2 a mile away, so they should be able to see them. Again that stretch can be dangerous, so keep a spotter on the beach with binocs, please! Oh, the water temp was 58 2 weeks ago. Winter wet suits a must. Jan, if you know the ejido on the hill above Punta Piedra, it is a great place to check the break and see the rip currents very easily. Bring some binocs and check it out anytime. I am the sixth house on the right, straight thru the gate.

bajabass - 12-10-2009 at 02:09 PM

Right you are goat, I would concentrate between La Mision and San Miguel, for sanitation and safety:yes:

[Edited on 12-10-2009 by bajabass]

bajabass - 12-10-2009 at 02:15 PM

Oh, ask on the "Baja Surfing" section here also. If you ask, they will help.

arrowhead - 12-10-2009 at 02:18 PM

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Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
Our guests are coming down here two weeks from now, but the recent heavy rains ahd fierce winds, along with the high surf conditions got me concerned about finding the best info available.


In that area, with all the rain, your guests should be more concerned with the e-coli count.

Dirty Water

Gypsy Jan - 12-10-2009 at 02:27 PM

Yes, I hear you guys. Please keep the info coming.

BajaGeoff - 12-10-2009 at 02:39 PM

Surfline.com is my favorite. Non-members can get a free 3 day forecast of what to expect in regards to surf and weather.

This is their Northern Baja forecast page: http://www.surfline.com/surfline/forecasts4/forecast.cfm?ali...

woody with a view - 12-10-2009 at 06:27 PM

Jan

the experienced guys in your group will know what to do if there is any swell. start at 6.30am near popotla and head south to san miguel. when you hear the hoots and howls you'll know where the best spot(s) are.

not much more to it than that!!! like the others have said, stay a mile away from any sewage outfall area.