Best Ensenada surf window today: tide and conditions

Ensenada's best surf window today is 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, with falling tide, 9 mph wind, and 4.4 ft swell; tide in range, offshore winds, good swell angle. California Trailer Park is the top pick at 4.3 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Ensenada this week

November rates 100/100 for Ensenada. 7 of 9 local beaches are in peak season; November is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Now: falling tide, 5 mph wind, and 5 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.

Check today's 3Ms surf report
100
GOOD

Seasonal pattern in November

November

7 of 9 beaches are in peak season right now.

Next steps

Turn Ensenada's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's 3Ms surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Ensenada windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Ensenada spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

Surf Score by Month

Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.

Monthly Breakdown

January

90
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking7

February

70
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking7

March

30
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

April

11
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

May

4
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

June

10
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

July

21
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

August

40
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

September

74
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking7

October

91
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking7

November

100
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking7

December

100
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking7

Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions

Dawn Patrol

  • Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
  • Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
  • Water is coolest in the early morning — bring a thicker wetsuit
  • Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Ensenada

Afternoon Sessions

  • Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
  • Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
  • Water temperature is warmer by afternoon
  • Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down

Top Surf Spots in Ensenada

3Ms
advanced

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

California Trailer Park
advanced

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Cannery (Stacks)
advanced

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

El Paso
advanced

Peak: Jun, Jul, Aug

Ensenada Beaches
intermediate

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Islas de Todos Santos
expert

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Lighthouse (Punta San Jose)
advanced

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

San Miguel
intermediate

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb