Punta San Jose
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.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (290°)
- Direction range
- 270° - 310°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m - 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 15s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 120°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Remote point break south of Ensenada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Punta San Jose?
Punta San Jose is a point break in Ensenada, Mexico, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Punta San Jose?
Punta San Jose picks up swell from the W round to the NW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the WNW. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.8 to 2.5m. Period matters too: aim for 15s or longer, as anything under 12s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Punta San Jose?
An E wind is dead offshore at Punta San Jose, and anything from the ENE round to the ESE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Punta San Jose?
Punta San Jose is at its best around mid tide.
When is the best time of year to surf Punta San Jose?
The most reliable run of swell at Punta San Jose comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Apr and Oct too. Winter NW swells. Less crowded alternative.
How cold is the water at Punta San Jose?
The water at Punta San Jose averages around 17°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Punta San Jose good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Remote point. Rocky bottom.
How do I get to Punta San Jose?
The nearest airport on our list is TIJ, then it's roughly a 2-hour drive. Remote point break south of Ensenada.
What other surf spots are near Punta San Jose?
The closest breaks we track are Salsipuedes Point (8.1 km) and Tres Emes (3M's) (22 km), handy when Punta San Jose isn't working. We track 4 spots around Ensenada in total.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Oct, Apr
Winter NW swells. Less crowded alternative.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Salsipuedes Point
🏝️ Remote Baja point • "Get out if you can" • Uncrowded quality rights
Tres Emes (3M's)
🌊 Baja point alternative • Multiple quality sections • Winter NW swells
Chickens (Todos Santos Island)
🐔 Todos Santos step-up • More forgiving big wave • Killers warm-up spot
Urchins (Todos Santos Island)
🦔 Todos Santos step-up • Killers apprenticeship • Named for the urchins
Thor's Hammer (Todos Santos Island)
⚡ Todos Santos heavy slab • Mythical power • Elite slabbers only
Killers (Isla Todos Santos)
⚡ West Coast big wave mecca • Giant winter waves • Boat access only