Cuatro Casas

Cuatro Casas is a remote Baja California right-hand point break over a rocky reef bottom. The wave is typically long and peeling, with faster, more powerful performance as the swell builds. Multiple descriptions emphasize that it’s a classic point setup with consistently usable right-hand walls, especially on the lower-tide window. Wave/reef conditions demand careful approach. The bottom includes sharp rocks/reef and heavy urchin/coral hazards, with kelp patches also present in and around the zone. Expect a rocky shoreline access and a need for protective footwear to avoid injuries during entry and exit. Wind tends to be supportive for surf conditions when it blows offshore/grooming the face—East/Northeast winds are described as offshore, while North/Northwest gradient and bluff shelter can help keep faces cleaner. In the wider Ensenada Coast area, afternoon thermal sea-breeze patterns can strengthen after midday during spring/summer, but the exact best surf window still depends primarily on swell direction and tide. For planning: the location is accessed via dirt roads off Highway 1 past Colonet, with guidance to go south of the Rio San Telmo to avoid river crossings. On-site rescue/lifeguard support is not available, so riders should be self-sufficient and prepared for rapid changes in conditions and cold-water exposure.