Salsipuedes Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, NW (The more west, the better)
Wind
N (the magic of the point is that it's protected from the predominant afternoon onshore NW wind)
Surf Height
Shoulder high to triple overhead
Tide
Low.
Salsipuedes Surf Guide
Salsipuedes is arguably Northern Baja's best pointbreak and a transcendental surfing experience. There are two separate and unique breaks that make up Salsipuedes. The reef, which is up around the top of the point, is an A-frame that offers bowly lefts and longer, yet sectiony, rights on W-to-NW swells up to a few feet overhead. (SW swells don't really get into Salsipuedes with any size.) Around the bend going south is the main attraction. In this righthander's most brilliant moments, it has been called the thickest, meanest, most hollow pointbreak on the North American West Coast. The catch is that such oceanic excellence is indeed quite rare. Swell must wrap almost 90 degrees into the bay, then keep up steam for a good three miles before reaching the point on the inside bayshore. Such powerful refraction comes only on the heels of a huge W-NW winter groundswell, and must be met by an extremely low tide.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Reef: beginner to advanced; Point: intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
No real locals due to the difficult access.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Yep. Especially when the point is on -- SoCal's finest come down to break boards and get their photo taken.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Reef is fun, point can be world class.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Medium at the reef, can be heavy at the point on a big day.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Shallow rock sections; getting skunked after enduring a lengthy boat trip.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Gun
Access
Difficult, boat in best option.
Bottom
Rock and sand.
Best Season
November to March
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