Punta Burros • Surf Spot Statistics

Best Surf Season (November - March)

The heart of the surf year at Punta Burros runs from November through March, when the North Pacific storm track is active and sending long-period groundswells down the Baja coast. Average wave heights hover around 1m (3ft), but the combination of 13-14 second periods and a dominant offshore wind regime produces remarkably clean, powerful surf. NNW winds blow an impressive 87-92% of the time during these months, grooming the west and west-northwest groundswell into perfectly peeling walls that wrap around the point. Water temperatures in the low to mid-20s°C keep things comfortable. If you want the most consistent, high-quality waves, this is your season.

Fair Surf Season (April - May and October)

April, May and October form a bridge between winter and summer. In April and May, the swell direction shifts from WNW to WSW and SW, bringing more south in the waves. The period remains long, and offshore winds still dominate 81-86% of the time, but the average size stays modest and the power is less intense. October sees the opposite transition - the fading summer south-swell meets the first autumn northwesterly pulses, and with offshore wind returning 80% of the time, the surf quality improves noticeably. These shoulder months can deliver fun, rippable waves, especially on the mornings when the sea breeze stays away.

Low Surf Season (June - September)

June through September is the most challenging window for surfers at Punta Burros. Although the average wave height stays around 1m (3ft) and the period is still a solid 13-14 seconds, the wind reliability drops to just 64-73%. Swell arrives from the south and southwest - ideal directions for the beach - but the accompanying south to southwest winds are often onshore, turning the lineup choppy and blown-out. The rainy season adds moisture and unstable skies, with precipitation peaking at 11 mm/day in August and September and water temperatures climbing toward 30°C. Still, if a hurricane or tropical storm passes far enough offshore, the resulting south-southwest groundswell can produce epic, hollow sessions before the wind ruins it. It is a season of trade-offs: size versus surface quality.