Quatro Casas (Camalú)
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Swell
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Quatro Casas (Camalú) is a rugged, exposed right-hand point and reef break in Baja Norte known for pretty consistent surf. The wave peels across a rocky reef shelf and is favored when the swell angle and wind combine well, producing long, rideable lines. Rides are typically reported as long, with commonly cited lengths in the ~50–150 meter range, and other accounts noting that—when swell sections connect—rides can extend much farther. The break is described as a high-quality, peeling right that can hold meaningful size and can become faster and more hollow as swell increases. Wind at the spot is often a key limiter: it can be very windy, and NW winds may blow the wave out. However, despite windy conditions, the surface can still look glassy thanks to kelp and the surrounding cliffs. Best surf conditions are described as clean with light morning winds or East offshore winds, while wind and swell alignment matter. Safety is a major focus here. The entry/exit is very rocky and hazards include sharp rocks, exposed reef sections, and urchins/barnacles; rescue services are not present. Expect limited nearby services, plan supplies carefully, and surf on a mid-tide to reduce how many rocks become exposed at low water.
- Exposed reef-and-point right-hand break
- Long peeling rides
- Often glassy despite wind (kelp + cliffs)
- Highly rocky/remote: bring supplies and protect your feet
- Long, peeling right-hand point/reef break with consistent surf
- Often glassy despite windy conditions (kelp and high cliffs can help)
- Typically quiet/uncrowded compared with spots before Ensenada
- Extremely rocky/reef entry and exit
- Wind can become very strong and can blow the wave out (especially with NW winds)
- Remote area with very limited services
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- N, NW
- Offshore directions
- NE
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — NW trade winds/gradient winds; sources also describe conditions as very windy.
- Reliability
- Moderate to high in spring and summer; summer wind reliability described as fairly consistent
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Gusts reported as moderate.
- Best Months
- April, May, June, July, August
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Swell
- Beach
- Pebble — Also described as rocks/rocky shoreline by other sources.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Small — Also described as medium by other sources depending on swell.
- Chop Level
- Light chop — Surface can still be glassy despite windy conditions; NW winds can create worse wave quality.
- Launch
- Small — Rocky shoreline and point; launch difficulty is described as moderate.
Through the year
Typically quiet during the week; moderate crowds can form on weekends with swell.
Winter months (December through February) can bring occasional rain and muddy roads.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed right-hand point and reef break with consistent surf and long, peeling rides over a rocky reef shelf. Quality and cleanliness depend on swell angle and wind (cleanest with light morning winds or East offshore winds).
- Wave Direction
- Right
- Optimal Swell
- W, NW
- Swell Height
- 1–3 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid — Mid-tide is preferred to avoid excessive exposure of rocks at low tide.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Point/reef is exposed to the ocean; conditions are strongly influenced by wind.
- Wind Effect
- Often glassy despite windy conditions due to kelp and cliffs; NW winds can blow the wave out.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds significant size; becomes faster and more hollow.
- Wave Quality
- Excellent — Described as high quality and consistent; other sources characterize the surf as mellow/good.
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Can hold significant size on the reef/point.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling — Known for a peeling right-hand line across the reef shelf.
- Peel Speed
- Medium — Peels at a medium speed.
- Ride Length
- Long — Long rides reported across connected sections.
- Typical Ride Length
- 150–300 m
- Ride Length Details
- Reported ride lengths range from about 50–150 meters (and other reports note several hundred meters when swell sections connect properly).
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Quatro Casas (Camalú) in the full forecast view.
Quatro Casas (Camalú) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–11 ktsGusts 19 kts
- Direction
- NW306°
- Strongest day
- Fri, Oct 2311 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.8–1.3 m10s period
- Temperature
- 15–27 °C
Over the next 7 days, Quatro Casas (Camalú) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–11 kts, peaking around 11 kts on Friday, October 23 with gusts to 19 kts. The prevailing direction is NW. Waves run 0.8–1.3 m with a period of about 10s. 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
- Rocks
- Sharp rocks
- Exposed reef sections
- Urchins
- Barnacles
- Remote location
- Strong currents during large swells
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No
- Emergency Info
- Nearest support is via small medical clinics in Camalú (about 15–20 minutes away).
- Localism / Vibe
- Mild
Rules of the spot
Remote point/reef with sharp rocks: use proper foot protection and avoid low tides that expose hazards.
- Booties are highly recommended (rocks are sharp and often have barnacles/urchins).
- Best surfed on a mid-tide; low tide exposes too many rocks.
- Watch out for rocks.
- Bring all necessary supplies due to extremely limited services.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- San Telmo
- Nearest Town
- Camalu
- Parking
- Parking is described as available near the main point and at the local surf hostel (otherwise often informal/roadside near the farm turnoff).
- Public Transport
- Intercity bus service runs along Highway 1 with a stop in Camalú, but a high-clearance vehicle is essential to reach the coast.
- Access
- 12 miles south of Colonet to San Telmo; ~1 mile south of the PEMEX station past 'Abarrotes Ormart' store; turn off near farms, follow road to ocean; or take right onto a 5 km dirt road after Providencia from the highway, then right on dirt/sand path to the cliff.
- Cost Level
- Budget
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Near — Camping on the cliff; the Cuatro Casas (Cuatro Casas) hostel is described as the primary accommodation option at/at the spot.
- Food & Drink
- Simple meals are often available at the hostel; otherwise supplies must be bought in Camalú. Local fisherman sell fresh fish; hostel offers breakfast.
- Equipment Rental:
- Very limited/none described for the spot area; most visitors bring their own gear.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
Rugged, sparsely populated desert-meets-ocean coastline with off-road and fishing culture nearby.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Quatro Casas (Camalú)?
The best overall months at Quatro Casas (Camalú) are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The best wind months are April, May, June, July, August.
Which wind directions work at Quatro Casas (Camalú)?
Quatro Casas (Camalú) works with N, NW winds. Offshore directions are NE.
What skill level is Quatro Casas (Camalú) suitable for?
Quatro Casas (Camalú) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Intermediate to Advanced.