Urchins (Todos Santos Island)
Urchins is a big wave spot on Isla Todos Santos that sits between Chickens and Killers in terms of size and consequence. Named for the sea urchins that cover the reef, the wave offers serious big wave surfing in the 20-foot range. It's the stepping stone for surfers working their way up to Killers.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (285°)
- Direction range
- 270° - 300°
- Size range
- 2.4m - 6m
- Ideal size
- 5.1m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 17s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 120°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Boat from Ensenada. On Todos Santos Island.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Oct, Apr
Winter NW swells. Step up from Chickens.
Getting There
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