Surf spot

3 emes

Forecast conditions and map view for 3 emes in Mexico, Baja Norte. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Mexico, Baja Norte
Coordinates: 31.8973, -116.7137

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1.1
Wave direction	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW
Wave period (s)	5.2	5	5	5	5.3	5.3	5.6	6.1	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.6	6.5	6.5	6.3	6.3	6	5.8	8	7.9	7.7	7.7	7.7	9.3	11.8	11.6	11.4	11.4	11.1	8.5	8.4	7.3	7.5	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.9	5.1	5.3	5.4	5.2	5.3
Wave energy (kJ)	37	35	34	34	42	54	73	100	126	154	168	163	158	145	141	132	112	102	100	96	91	90	88	85	74	66	62	57	48	42	35	66	61	52	48	46	59	93	90	88	88	77	49	48	34	37	34	41	40	37	36	37	45	52	58	64
Wind speed (km/h)	4.6	1.6	5.8	11.6	13.8	10.1	4.2	1.9	3.5	2.8	1.1	11.5	12.6	9.4	4.7	1.5	2.6	0.4	2.3	11.8	12.4	10.8	3.1	2.8	3.3	2.9	2.8	10.8	12.6	9.4	5.2	3.5	4	4.6	4	11.2	13.6	9.8	2.6	2.9	2.7	2.1	2.3	12.3	13.1	9	2.5	0.5	2.4	3.3	3.4	12.7	14.6	9.4	4.2	2.2
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3 Emes is a surf spot in Baja Norte, Mexico, known for its reliable Pacific exposure and classic point/break setup in the Baja surf zone. It’s one of those Northern Baja spots that can light up when conditions line up, especially with southwest swell and offshore winds.

Typical characteristics

Wave type: Mostly a reef/point-style wave, depending on the exact section
Best swell direction: SW to SSW
Best wind: E/NE offshore conditions
Skill level: Usually intermediate to advanced, since Baja breaks can be powerful and rocky
Crowds: Often lighter than more famous Baja breaks, but local knowledge helps

What it’s like to surf

3 Emes can offer longer rides with a clean shape when the swell is right. It can hold size better than many beachbreaks in the area, and on smaller days it may be more mellow and manageable. Expect a remote Baja feel, with cold water, rugged coastline, and limited amenities nearby.

Things to know

Rocky entry/exit is common in Baja spots
Tide can matter a lot
Watch for reefs, currents, and occasional heavy sets
A funboard or shortboard is usually best depending on size and shape