Ensenada, Baja Norte

Ensenada, located just 70 miles from the Californian border, has long been a center of the Mexican surf scene. The breaks in the colder waters that surround Northern Baja draw surfers from all over the world.

The best beach for surfing in the area is in San Miguel, however, be aware that only experienced surfers should go there. The Baja Surf Club International, the region's first surfing competition, was held in San Miguel in the late 1960s. On Playa Hermosa, which is renowned for its gentler, rolling waves, beginners may find their groove. Todos los Santos Island, one of the stops of the World Surf League's Big Wave Tour, is located not far from the coast. The surf off this island is truly legendary and not for the faint of heart. The one drawback to surfing Ensenada is the number of people who are also surfing Ensenada. It is one of the most well-known surfing locations in the world and is a popular day trip destination for Californians. You should travel there in the fall when the tourists have thinned out but the waves are still pumping.