Renes (Baja Norte)
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Flat
- Spot Type
- Moderate
- Crowd Level
This spot information is AI-assisted and has not been human verified. It may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Verify safety, access, local rules, and current conditions with official or local sources before riding.
About
Renes is an exposed beach break south of Rosarito that can deliver reliable surf in summer, with both left and right sections available when conditions line up. It’s generally presented as an intermediate-leaning option due to the need for careful line choice around a rocky bottom and scattered rocks near the shore. The hazard profile is straightforward: rocks are a constant concern, and the risk increases when tides are lower. One source also notes that rip currents can appear during larger swells, so plan your session with conservative entry and be ready to exit safely if sets become stronger. Wind and wave performance are most consistently associated with July and the summer period. Reported conditions include a mixed wind pattern with a focus on July, and surfing descriptions emphasize the spot’s reliability during summer along with decent lefts and rights. Where specified, East to Northeast winds are described as giving cleaner/offshore conditions, while West winds tend to add chop. For planning: access is typically through the Renes Camp area and may involve a small fee for parking/use. Several local tips emphasize checking Renes when nearby “favorite” breaks are blown out, and watching for submerged rocks during lower tides. Overall, it’s positioned as a low-profile break that doesn’t draw the same constant attention as bigger nearby venues, but can become busy when conditions are right.
- Reliable summer surf
- Both lefts and rights
- Rocks—careful tides/line choice required
- Exposed beach break with reliable surf in summer.
- Can offer both left and right peaks.
- A common recommendation is to check it when other nearby breaks are blown out.
- Rocks in/near the break create a hazard, especially at lower tides.
- Rip currents can occur during larger swells.
- Spot is exposed, so conditions can become rough if timing or wind/swell alignment is off.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- E
- Offshore directions
- E, NE
- Wind Range
- 5–15 kts
- Wind Type
- Mixed — Mixed wind pattern reported; summer is the best month.
- Reliability
- 69% monthly blown pct (blown conditions); monthly clean pct reported as 24%
- Best Months
- July
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Flat
- Beach
- Sand — Sand beach with rocks in/near the lineup.
- Waves
- Small — Wave size described as small in one dataset; another describes medium waves overall.
- Launch
- Launch described as a dirt path down the cliff to the beach; also described as a sandy beach with scattered rocks. (Launch style may vary by approach.)
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Another source describes launch difficulty as easy; overall guidance suggests care due to rocks/cliff access.
- Shore Break
- Moderate — Small shore break described by another source.
Through the year
Moderately crowded on weekends and during summer holidays.
Winter months from December to March can see occasional rain.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed beach break that can produce both lefts and rights with reliable surf in summer. Rocks are present in/near the lineup, so working tides and careful positioning matter.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- SW, W, NW
- Swell Height
- 1–2 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid — Also described as working best on mid to high tides to avoid the rocks.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed beach break.
- Wind Effect
- East or Northeast winds provide cleaner/offshore conditions; West winds tend to add chop.
- Bigger Swell
- Can start to close out when the swell exceeds 2.5 meters.
- Wave Quality
- Average — Reliable but with average wave quality reported for typical conditions.
- Wave Power
- Moderate
- Wave Shape
- Mixed
- Peel Speed
- Medium
- Ride Length
- Medium — Short to medium rides depending on swell angle and sandbar formation.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–100 m
- Ride Length Details
- Short to medium rides depending on the swell angle and sandbar formation.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Renes (Baja Norte) in the full forecast view.
Renes (Baja Norte) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–11 ktsGusts 17 kts
- Direction
- NW318°
- Strongest day
- Mon, Oct 2611 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.9–1.6 m10s period
- Temperature
- 15–26 °C
Over the next 7 days, Renes (Baja Norte) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–11 kts, peaking around 11 kts on Monday, October 26 with gusts to 17 kts. The prevailing direction is NW. Waves run 0.9–1.6 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
- Rip currents (during larger swells)
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguard presence reported for the specific spot.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — No rescue availability reported at the spot.
- Emergency Info
- Rosarito General Hospital is the closest major medical facility.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — Reported as none by one source; another source describes mild localism.
Rules of the spot
Check conditions when nearby spots are blown out; watch for rocks and use appropriate entry/exit care.
- Watch for rocks, including submerged rocks during lower tides.
- Look for conditions when the area’s stronger breaks are blown out; this spot can still work.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Rosarito
- Nearest Town
- Rosarito
- Parking
- Parking is available within the private camp area for a fee; otherwise, pull to the side of the road near the cliff path (no real parking area described).
- Access
- Accessible via the Carretera Libre Tijuana-Ensenada; entry typically goes through the Renes Camp area. One source also notes finding the break by looking for Rene's Sports Bar/Restaurant, then using a dirt path down the cliff (about 6 miles south of Rosarito Beach).
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Renes Camp offers basic trailer and camping spots; hotels are available in nearby Rosarito.
- Food & Drink
- Local taco stands and restaurants are located along the main road.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental noted as available via surf shops in central Rosarito.
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 Renes (Baja Norte)?
The best overall months at Renes (Baja Norte) are July, August, September. The best wind months are July.
Which wind directions work at Renes (Baja Norte)?
Renes (Baja Norte) works with E winds. Offshore directions are E, NE.
What skill level is Renes (Baja Norte) suitable for?
Renes (Baja Norte) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Intermediate.