Surfing Punta San Jose, Baja
True Baja Surfing begins south of Ensenada. Punta San Jose, a series of reef breaks that becomes one sweeping right when a swell fires, but even on smaller swells there are racy right sections. The winds are usually offshore at Punta San Jose, but the kelp beds and the high cliffs keep it from getting to blown out. There are fresh lobster and camping at Punta San Jose. .
Wave Information for Surfing Punta San Jose
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Skill Level: Beginner to pro
Best Season: Summer and Fal
Crowds: It gets crowded, especially when it gets good
Locals: This is not a local spot
Hazards: Sharp rocks
Wave Description
Wave Type: Right point
Wave Direction: Calafia breaks best on Southeast swells, worth checking on a big North
Best Surf: Head high to double overhead
Power: Fast and powerful
Wave consistency: Regular consistency
Bottom Type: Sand
Tides and Swell
Best Tide: High tide
Wind Direction: North and Northwest
Best Swell Direction: Calafia breaks best on Southeast swells, worth checking on a big North
Wave Access
Easy to Locate: Yes
Location: Km 35.5, Six miles south of Rosarito Beach on the free road (Old Highway 1). Make your way down the cliff on the dirt path.