Casas
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Ocean, Swell
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Casas is an exposed reef break in Baja Norte known for fairly consistent surf with both left and right breaks. Summer is the optimum season for conditions, and July is highlighted as the best month. The spot is oriented around southwest swells with east-to-east-northeast winds providing more favorable offshore conditions for surfing.
- Exposed reef break with consistent surf
- Best month: July; best season: Summer
- Low crowd levels
- Fairly consistent surf at an exposed reef break.
- Best in summer, with July highlighted as a top month.
- Low crowd levels.
- Exposed reef/rock hazards require careful entry and strong self-management.
- Wind for wind sports is described as low reliability.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- ENE, E
- Offshore directions
- E
- Wind Range
- 5–15 kts
- Wind Type
- Sea breeze — Providers describe sea-breeze/offshore east winds for surfing conditions; regional context notes a diurnal sea-breeze pattern but with a different typical direction.
- Reliability
- Low for wind sports; typical morning offshore followed by afternoon onshore
- Gust Factor
- Light gusts — Described as light-gusts by one provider.
- Best Months
- July
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Ocean, Swell
- Beach
- Rocks — Reef/rocky composition reported.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Medium
- Launch
- Medium — Rocky shoreline entry.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Rocky entry with reef/rocks throughout the surf zone.
Through the year
Rarely crowded throughout the year
Winter months can see occasional rain and storms
By sport
What to expect for each.
An exposed reef break in Baja Norte with fairly consistent surf, offering both left and right breaks. Best in summer (particularly July) with southwest swells and offshore east-to-east-northeast winds. The reef/rocks are present throughout the surf zone, so approach the entry and exit carefully.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- SW
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed reef break.
- Wind Effect
- East winds provide cleaner/offshore conditions for surfing; providers also describe east-northeast winds as favorable for summer surf.
- Bigger Swell
- Can become heavy and difficult to manage on large swells due to the reef setup.
- Wave Quality
- Average — Wave quality described as average by one provider; overall surf consistency is described positively.
- Wave Power
- Moderate — One provider rates wave power as moderate; another notes fairly consistent surf.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling — Consistent peeling waves over a reef bottom.
- Peel Speed
- Medium — Consistent peeling waves over a reef bottom.
- Ride Length
- Medium — Ride length described as medium.
- Ride Length Details
- Consistent peeling waves over a reef bottom.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Casas in the full forecast view.
Casas wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–16 ktsGusts 24 kts
- Direction
- NW315°
- Strongest day
- Fri, Oct 2316 kts
- Windy days
- 2/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.7–1.3 m9s period
- Temperature
- 17–27 °C
Over the next 7 days, Casas is forecast for daytime winds of 2–16 kts, peaking around 16 kts on Friday, October 23 with gusts to 24 kts. The prevailing direction is NW. Waves run 0.7–1.3 m with a period of about 9s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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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
- rocks
- reef
- remote location
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — No organized rescue or lifeguard services reported.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest medical facilities are located in San Quintín. General emergency number is 911.
Rules of the spot
Self-sufficiency is essential due to remoteness and lack of rescue services. Travel with a group and necessary supplies.
- Because this is an exposed reef break with rocks/reef throughout the surf zone, avoid entering without appropriate protection and a clear exit plan.
- The spot is rarely crowded, but it is remote, so travel with a group and necessary supplies.
- Booties are recommended due to the rocky entry and reef bottom.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Ensenada
- Nearest Town
- San Quintín
- Parking
- Unregulated parking along the coast near the break.
- Access
- Access is typically via dirt roads south of San Quintín; high-clearance vehicles are recommended.
- Cost Level
- Budget
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Camping and basic hotels available in the San Quintín area.
- Food & Drink
- Limited options; supplies should be purchased in San Quintín.
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 Casas?
The best overall months at Casas are July, August, June. The best wind months are July.
Which wind directions work at Casas?
Casas works with ENE, E winds. Offshore directions are E.
What skill level is Casas suitable for?
Casas suits these riding levels: Surfing: Intermediate.