Continent |
North America |
Country |
Mexico |
Next Big City |
Tijuana |
Next Town |
San Quintin |
Type: |
Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Camping, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat |
Hazards: |
Mole |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat water, as it is located in the San Quintin Bay, totally protected from swell.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
No information |
At low tide it is a little muddy, but there is a lot of space to launch. At high tide, it is better to launch south of the Old Pier.
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Spring:
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No information |
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Summer:
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Shorty |
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Fall:
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No information |
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Winter:
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Normal |
Can be chilly all year long. Best conditions in June (warm weather and strong winds). Water is warmer than in the open ocean.
Best Months: |
July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
N |
Main Direction: |
N |
Wind is generally weaker than in the open ocean but can blow 20+ knots. Usual direction is north, which is sideshore. June can be foggy with not much wind. Great from mid July on.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
5 hours drive south from Los Angeles (2 hours south of Ensenada, Baja Mexico). On eastern shore of inner San Quintin Bay, 4 miles west of Hwy.1, via dirt road. Motel on site of old grist mill.
Rules |
None |
A cheap motel is a great place to stay. You can also camp next to the hotel.
