Campo Renes
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Ocean
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Campo Renes is an exposed beach-and-reef surfing area on Baja Sur’s remote coast, known for having quite reliable surf during the summer swell season. It’s described as a mellow/low-profile spot with unlikely crowding even when conditions are good. Surf is generally best when southern swells are arriving; the working swell window is described as roughly 1.0–2.5 meters, with favorable swell directions from the south through southwest (and similar southern angles). The break is sheltered as “exposed,” meaning you should expect wind and exposure to meaningfully affect ride quality. Wind effects are important here: offshore/light-offshore winds are favorable, while afternoon northwest winds can blow conditions out. On larger swells the reef sections can activate, making sessions more challenging even though the spot can handle bigger waves. Safety is a major consideration. Reports highlight rips, submerged rocks/reef, and shark presence. Because the location is remote, bring your own supplies (including water and fuel), and consider that rescue availability is limited with medical facilities far away.
- Exposed beach and reef break with reliable summer surf
- Low crowd levels
- Offshore wind can improve conditions; afternoon NW can blow it out
- Primitive camping and on-site functioning restaurant reported (per some recent visitor notes)
- Quite reliable surfing conditions, especially in summer
- Low crowds even when surf is up
- Camping options available on-site
- Offshore wind can produce cleaner conditions
- Exposed conditions with variable wind effects
- Hazards include rips and submerged rocks/reef
- Shark presence reported
- Remote access with limited on-site services
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- N, NW, W
- Offshore directions
- N, NW
- Wind Range
- 10–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Dominant northwesterly trade winds with afternoon thermal reinforcement (sea-breeze pattern).
- Reliability
- fairly consistent / moderate
- Gust Factor
- Light gusts — Wind can include light gustiness.
- Best Months
- June
- Thermal Window
- Sea breeze · Afternoon · Months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · Dir: NW, WNW · Afternoon build is the most reliable window, with typical onset roughly late morning to early evening.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Ocean
- Beach
- Sand — Sand with mixed/reef areas.
- Beach Size
- Big
- Waves
- Small — Also described as medium overall by other sources.
- Launch
- Medium — Sandy beach mixed with rocky reef sections.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Described as easy by some sources, moderate by others due to reef/rock access.
Through the year
Generally low crowds even during peak swell events.
Late summer and autumn can see occasional tropical storm activity.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed beach-and-reef surfing with quite reliable surf in the summer swell season; reef sections can increase difficulty on larger days.
- Wave Direction
- Right
- Optimal Swell
- S, SSW, SW, SSE
- Swell Height
- 1–2.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides — Also described as best at mid-tide.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Open exposure; no strong shelter from swell/wind noted.
- Wind Effect
- Offshore winds are favorable; light offshore winds or no wind work best, while afternoon northwest winds can blow conditions out.
- Bigger Swell
- Can handle larger swells, but becomes more challenging as reef sections activate.
- Wave Quality
- Average — Quality varies; best with the right swell and controlled wind.
- Wave Power
- Moderate — General wave power described as moderate with some heavier reef activation.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling
- Peel Speed
- Medium
- Ride Length
- Medium — Decent sections across reef and beach transitions.
- Ride Length Details
- Waves can offer decent sections across the reef and beach transitions.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Campo Renes in the full forecast view.
Campo Renes wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–16 ktsGusts 22 kts
- Direction
- W275°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2416 kts
- Windy days
- 1/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.6–1.0 m12s period
- Temperature
- 17–31 °C
Over the next 7 days, Campo Renes is forecast for daytime winds of 2–16 kts, peaking around 16 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 22 kts. The prevailing direction is W. Waves run 0.6–1.0 m with a period of about 12s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- rips
- rocks
- sharks
- remote location
- strong sun exposure
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — No formal dedicated rescue service on-site.
- Emergency Info
- Rescue availability is limited; medical facilities are limited and the nearest significant town is Punta Abreojos (with larger care further away). National emergency number: 911.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — Described as mellow/light with no notable localism.
Rules of the spot
Use caution in remote, exposed terrain; check conditions for rips before entering the water.
- Beware of rips and sharks.
- Bring all necessary supplies including water and fuel as the spot is remote.
- A 4WD vehicle is highly recommended for access.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Guerrero Negro
- Nearest Town
- Punta Abreojos
- Nearest Airport
- Loreto International Airport (LTO)
- Parking
- Primitive camping and parking available on the beach or bluffs
- Public Transport
- Extremely limited; private vehicle transport is essential for reaching the coast
- Access
- Out front; accessible via unpaved roads through remote desert terrain
- Cost Level
- Budget
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Remote camping on-site; limited rentals in Punta Abreojos; primitive camping/parking available on the beach or bluffs.
- Food & Drink
- Functioning restaurant on-site reported; another source indicates no food on-site so supplies may be needed.
- Equipment Rental:
- No equipment rental available at the spot (as reported).
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Campo Renes?
The best overall months at Campo Renes are June, July, August, September. The best wind months are June.
Which wind directions work at Campo Renes?
Campo Renes works with N, NW, W winds. Offshore directions are N, NW.
What skill level is Campo Renes suitable for?
Campo Renes suits these riding levels: Surfing: Beginner to Intermediate.