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Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

San Antonio Del Mar - Sur

31.037, -116.345
Edited by Thomas Jackson
Verified May 2026
Cross-referencedCross-checked against 1 reference
A-frame · BeachIntermediate2–8 ftJan – Dec

Consistent beachbreak peaks face directly into NW swell along a rarely crowded stretch of Baja California coast, roughly between Ensenada and the Cabo Colonet cliffs to the south. The swell window runs S through NW, meaning almost any groundswell finds the banks, and shifting sandbars keep the setup honest across all tides. Easterly winds blow offshore here, and the size range of 2-8ft suits intermediates looking for space without fighting for waves. Crowds are rare, the camping is free, and the consistency is genuinely high year-round. River and estuary outflow is present nearby, so be aware of water quality especially after rain. The best move is to score it during a clean NW groundswell with light easterlies, arriving early before onshore sea-breezes build through the afternoon. Bottom: sand. Season: year-round. Consistency: high. Pack a variety of boards since the shifting banks can produce hollow punchy sections one day and softer walling peaks the next.

Wave fit

Skill suited
Intermediate
BegIntAdv
Best months
Jan – Dec
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Character
Shifting beachbreak peaks, punchy and consistent.

Conditions

When it works
NESW
Swell window
S
S - NW
Offshore wind
E
Easterly
Optimum tide
All tides
Size range
2-8ft
High
Hazards
No concerns
Trip planning

Quick facts

Wetsuit
3/2
What to bring
  • Shortboard 6ft to 6ft 4in for punchy days
  • Fish or hybrid for smaller softer peaks
Lineup
Mellow lineup
Where it sits

Location

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About this break

What it's actually like

Crowd & Localism

This stretch sees very few surfers. The remoteness self-selects the lineup, and there's no evidence of heavy localism. That said, respect the empty-lineup etiquette: keep it low-key and you'll have banks largely to yourself.

Access & Facilities

Free camping on-site is the main draw. No formal facilities beyond what you bring. A vehicle with good clearance helps on the approach roads. Water quality can dip after rain due to estuary and river runoff nearby, so check conditions before paddling out.

Nearby Alternatives

To the north, right points around Punta San Jose and Cabras are worth a look on the right swell. South toward Cabo Colonet, cliffs reduce beach access but the point picks up solid S-to-W swells for long, inconsistent rights. Punta Camalú further south offers a quieter pointbreak alternative with reef and beachbreak options.

10-day swell, wind and tide

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