10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Punta San Jose, Ensenada, Mexico
Punta San Jose is a remote point break south of Ensenada that offers a less crowded alternative to the more famous San Miguel. The wave delivers quality rights when winter swells push through, rewarding surfers who venture beyond the accessible spots.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-04 with a score of 38/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 22/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Good alignment: Swell from 292° is 2° 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: 9 km/h from 310° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Punta San Jose. Either swell direction (292°), size (1.2m), or wind (9 km/h from 310°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 292° (WNW) at 10s period
Good alignment: Swell from 287° is 3° off optimal 290°, still within prime range.
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: 10 km/h from 300° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Punta San Jose. Either swell direction (287°), size (0.9m), or wind (10 km/h from 300°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 287° (WNW) at 11s period
No alignment: Swell from 231° is outside workable range 270°-310°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 298° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Punta San Jose. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.6m), or wind (11 km/h from 298°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 11s period
No alignment: Swell from 203° 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: 12 km/h from 284° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Punta San Jose. Either swell direction (203°), size (0.8m), or wind (12 km/h from 284°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 203° (SSW) at 15s period
No alignment: Swell from 199° 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: 13 km/h from 283° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Punta San Jose. Either swell direction (199°), size (1.0m), or wind (13 km/h from 283°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 199° (SSW) at 16s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
No alignment: Swell from 197° is outside workable range 270°-310°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 241° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Punta San Jose. Either swell direction (197°), size (0.9m), or wind (8 km/h from 241°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 197° (SSW) at 16s period
No alignment: Swell from 191° is outside workable range 270°-310°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 219° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Punta San Jose. Either swell direction (191°), size (0.8m), or wind (9 km/h from 219°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 191° (S) at 15s period
No alignment: Swell from 190° is outside workable range 270°-310°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
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: 9 km/h from 254° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Punta San Jose. Either swell direction (190°), size (0.7m), or wind (9 km/h from 254°) 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 200° is outside workable range 270°-310°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 15s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 269° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Punta San Jose. Either swell direction (200°), size (0.7m), or wind (10 km/h from 269°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 200° (SSW) at 13s period
No alignment: Swell from 186° is outside workable range 270°-310°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 15s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 289° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-120°.
Poor conditions at Punta San Jose. Either swell direction (186°), size (0.7m), or wind (15 km/h from 289°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 186° (S) at 12s period
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