K-181 (Eréndira Coast)

K-181 (Eréndira Coast) is a small, exposed reef/rock break on the Eréndira shoreline, known for ledgey take-offs and long peeling right-hand walls. The bottom is a mix of reef and sharp rock with heavy kelp present, which can create slick, glassy faces when wind is offshore. Surf setup is most associated with NW/W/N swells, with the spot starting to work around 1.0–1.5 m and holding significant size into much larger conditions. Rides are commonly reported in the 50–150 m range when the sections connect, and some larger-swell descriptions mention 100 m+ rides as waves break outside the central shelf and reform into longer lines. Wind matters a lot at this exposed launch: offshore NE/E winds tend to groom the wave faces, while NW winds can make the surf choppy. One source also notes a thermal pattern developing after roughly 1:00 PM, so conditions can change through the afternoon—plan to observe the wind shift before committing. Safety is a key constraint here. The reef is hazardous (sharp rocks, kelp, submerged reef/coral, and even sea urchins are reported), and the location is remote with no lifeguards or on-water rescue services. Visitors are advised to bring everything needed (services are in Ensenada), use reef-safe practices, and take care in the lineup—especially with sharp rocks and heavy kelp beds.