Surf spot

La fonda

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

Country: Mexico, Baja Norte
Coordinates: 32.1659, -116.9045

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Wave period (s)	8.5	8.2	5.3	5.1	5.5	5.3	5.2	5.2	5.1	5.1	5.3	5.5	5.7	5.8	6	6.4	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.4	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.6	6.3	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.4	6.3	6.1	6	6	8.9	9.1	8.9	13.6	13.4	13.3	13.2	13	12.8	12.3	12.2	12.1	11.9	11.8	11.4	11.3	8.3	4.6	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	63	61	40	35	37	42	39	45	46	50	64	73	84	100	135	175	180	180	175	165	158	145	136	134	120	98	103	98	99	93	87	78	69	61	48	39	35	83	85	82	107	97	95	94	91	89	96	87	79	77	75	71	70	49	27	33
Wind speed (km/h)	2	2.6	2.9	11	12.2	10.9	6.4	5	5.4	5	4.6	11.6	14.4	11.3	5.6	2.5	2.6	3.4	1.9	11.2	12.6	10.4	3.3	3.2	2.5	2.5	3	11.1	13	8.8	4.3	1.8	2.6	1.8	3.1	10.5	12.1	10.4	4.5	1.5	3.1	4.5	4.5	11.6	13.7	11.6	5.2	5	5.8	6	4.1	11.8	15.5	13.1	6.5	6.2
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La Fonda is a well-known surf break on the Pacific coast of Baja California Norte, Mexico, south of Rosarito and north of Ensenada. It’s a classic Baja point/reef-style wave area with a mix of beachbreak and rocky-point setups nearby, depending on swell and tide.

Quick description

Wave type: Mostly a right-hand point/reef setup in the La Fonda area, with nearby peaks and sections that can vary by sand and swell direction.
Best swell: Works best with consistent NW or WNW swell.
Wind: Usually prefers light offshore easterly winds or calm mornings.
Tide: Can be tide-sensitive, with the best shape often on a mid tide.
Skill level: Often better for intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when it’s bigger or more powerful.
Crowds: Can get busy on good days because it’s a popular stop for both locals and traveling surfers.

What it’s like

La Fonda is known for producing longer, lined-up waves when the swell is right, making it a good spot for trimming, turns, and classic point-style surfing. On smaller days it may be more mellow and manageable, while larger swells can make it punchy and more serious.

Area vibe

The area around La Fonda is a popular Baja surf-road destination, with a laid-back feel, oceanfront accommodations, and easy access from the highway. It’s also a common weekend surf spot for people coming down from Tijuana, Rosarito, and San Diego.