Killers (Isla Todos Santos)
Killers at Isla Todos Santos is the West Coast's answer to Mavericks and Jaws—a world-class big wave spot where underwater canyons focus and amplify winter swells to terrifying proportions. Located on a small island 12 miles off Ensenada, the wave can hold faces of 60+ feet when the right storm tracks send massive NW swells down the coast. The remote location, cold water, and extreme power make this a proving ground for elite big wave surfers only.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- WNW (290°)
- Direction range
- 270° - 310°
- Size range
- 4.5m - 18m
- Ideal size
- 10.8m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 18s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (112°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
10/10
Crowd level
3/10
👥 Summer Break (Jul 15 – Aug 31) — expect extra crowds
Access: Boat from Ensenada required. 30-minute boat ride to island.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Killers (Isla Todos Santos)?
Killers (Isla Todos Santos) works best on a mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Killers (Isla Todos Santos)?
Offshore wind at Killers (Isla Todos Santos) blows from the ESE (112°). Anything in the 90° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Killers (Isla Todos Santos)?
Killers (Isla Todos Santos) wants WNW swell (270° to 310°) between 4.5m and 18m, with a period of 18s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Killers (Isla Todos Santos)?
The main season at Killers (Isla Todos Santos) is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Oct, Apr. Winter NW swells. Needs large swell to break properly.
How do I get to Killers (Isla Todos Santos)?
Fly into TIJ, then allow about 60 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $200 USD). Boat from Ensenada required. 30-minute boat ride to island.
What kind of wave is Killers (Isla Todos Santos)?
Killers (Isla Todos Santos) is a big wave break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 10/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Oct, Apr
Winter NW swells. Needs large swell to break properly.
Getting There
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