10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Salsipuedes Point, Ensenada, Mexico
Salsipuedes Point is a remote right point south of Ensenada that rewards those willing to make the effort with quality, uncrowded waves. The name translates to "get out if you can," hinting at both the difficult access and the commitment required to surf here. When winter swells light it up, the point delivers excellent rights far from the crowds.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-04 with a score of 41/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 25/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Good alignment: Swell from 294° is 4° off optimal 290°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.8m from ideal 1.9m.
Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 302° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Salsipuedes Point. Either swell direction (294°), size (1.2m), or wind (7 km/h from 302°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 294° (WNW) at 10s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 291° is within 5° of optimal 290°.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 1.0m from ideal 1.9m.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 327° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Salsipuedes Point. Either swell direction (291°), size (0.9m), or wind (8 km/h from 327°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 291° (WNW) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 264° is 26° off optimal 290°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 15s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 293° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Salsipuedes Point. Either swell direction (264°), size (0.6m), or wind (10 km/h from 293°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 264° (W) at 12s period
No alignment: Swell from 202° is outside workable range 270°-310°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 15s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 261° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Salsipuedes Point. Either swell direction (202°), size (0.8m), or wind (10 km/h from 261°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 202° (SSW) at 15s period
No alignment: Swell from 198° is outside workable range 270°-310°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.9m from ideal 1.9m.
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 15s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 261° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Salsipuedes Point. Either swell direction (198°), size (1.0m), or wind (12 km/h from 261°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 16s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
No alignment: Swell from 195° is outside workable range 270°-310°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 214° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Salsipuedes Point. Either swell direction (195°), size (0.9m), or wind (9 km/h from 214°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 16s period
No alignment: Swell from 190° is outside workable range 270°-310°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 200° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Salsipuedes Point. Either swell direction (190°), size (0.8m), or wind (9 km/h from 200°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 190° (S) at 15s period
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Good period: 14s is 93% of ideal 15s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 237° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Salsipuedes Point. Either swell direction (190°), size (0.7m), or wind (8 km/h from 237°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 190° (S) at 14s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
No alignment: Swell from 178° is outside workable range 270°-310°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 248° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Salsipuedes Point. Either swell direction (178°), size (0.7m), or wind (10 km/h from 248°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 178° (S) at 12s period
No alignment: Swell from 184° is outside workable range 270°-310°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 272° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Salsipuedes Point. Either swell direction (184°), size (0.7m), or wind (12 km/h from 272°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 184° (S) at 12s period
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