Puerto San Andrés (Baja California Norte)

Puerto San Andrés (Baja California Norte) is an exposed reef-and-point break that produces consistent right-hand waves. Spot notes describe it as operating from about waist-high and building toward double-overhead when the swell is in the right range, with wave quality commonly described as good and wave shape tending toward peeling rights. Wind conditions are closely tied to the northeast flow. Guides report northeast winds as the best direction (offshore for the break), with a typical January distribution that includes more blown conditions than clean (52% blown out vs 47% clean), so day-to-day wind alignment matters. The working swell direction is reported as west, and the best season is winter—particularly October through March—with January highlighted as a top month. Hazards are a major consideration: the spot is associated with a reef bottom plus rocks, and risks include sharks and rips. Because sessions are remote and off-grid, planning for self-reliance is essential—local emergency services and rescue availability are reported as absent/no formal rescue. If you’re going, bring everything you need, expect limited amenities, and assume communication/assistance could be hours away. Crowding is condition-dependent. When surf is working well, it can get crowded, even though the spot is otherwise described as low-profile/very low crowd in general due to difficult access. Overall, it’s a destination for surfers who can manage reef hazards and changing conditions while targeting clean, offshore-leaning wind and a west swell window in winter.