Playa del Borrego - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (November - February)

The heart of winter delivers the most reliable combination of clean offshores and long-period groundswells to Playa del Borrego. Deep North Pacific lows send powerful WNW to W groundswells across the Pacific, and while this direction is not directly optimal for the SW-facing beach, the refraction and wrap around Cabo Corrientes can produce punchy, serviceable waves. More importantly, the region settles under a persistent high-pressure ridge that funnels steady offshore winds from N to ENE, keeping the surface glassy. Average wave heights hover in the 0.5-1m range, but the 12-13s period adds plenty of push, making it ideal for longboarding or fun-sized shortboard sessions. This is your window for reliable, clean surf with a high success rate.

Fair Surf Season (March - April & October)

The shoulder months see a gradual shift in the atmospheric pattern. As the winter ridge weakens, the frequency of offshore winds drops to around 50-57%, and gentle seabreezes become more common. Swell direction rotates more toward the SW-to-WSW spectrum, which directly lights up the beach with more consistent, rippable lines. March still carries excellent long-period energy from late-winter storms, while October sees the first signs of renewed North Pacific action after the summer lull. Surf quality is good, but you'll need to pick your windows carefully to avoid the increasing afternoon onshores.

Low Surf Season (May - September)

The summer months are dominated by a persistent trough that locks in unfavourable onshore winds from SW-W, frequently ruining the wave face. Ironically, the swell direction is at its best during this season – with frequent long-period SSW and SW groundswells generated by Southern Hemisphere storms and tropical activity. Average wave heights remain around 0.9-1m with 13-14s periods, offering incredible potential. However, the wind is ideal only 27-45% of the time. When a rare cool front or early-season tropical storm aligns with offshore N winds, the place can absolutely fire with hollow, rifling peaks. Otherwise, expect bumpy, chopped-out conditions. This is a season for the patient surfer willing to hunt for the early-morning miracles.

April: Swell Peak, Wind Slump

April sees the strongest directional bias toward optimal swell in the early year. SW energy surges to 51.9% of the total, with another 34.2% from WSW. The period peaks at 14.1s, indicating long-distance groundswells from Southern Hemisphere storms. Wave heights are mostly 0.5-1m, but a notable 12.2% of SW swell arrives at 1-1.5m – solid, rippable. The catch? Ideal wind plummets to 46%. Afternoon onshores from W (20.8%) and WNW (15.7%) become frequent. Nevertheless, the early-morning offshore window, often with ENE (7.2%) and NE (7.2%) breezes, can produce flawless, powerful waves. Chasing the dawn patrol is key.