Central Baja
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Positives
- Numerous right pointbreaks
- Natividad tubing waves
- Miles of uncrowded surf
- Offshore trade winds
Negatives
- Lack of lefts
- Upwelling Bad roads and remote Natividad
- Basic accommodation
Central Baja surf travel guide
Central Baja is where many regard the true Baja begins. Mex1 veers over towards the Gulf of California, making the treasure trove of rights in the huge Bahia Sebastian Vizcaino and the beachbreak barrels of Isla Natividad harder to reach.
Surf spots in Central Baja
Research the 16 surf breaks in Central Baja and discover what spots suit the current conditions.
Break lowdown
We’ve collated the wave data giving you a unique insight into the 16 breaks in Central Baja.
When to go
Surf and weather statistics to help plan your surf trip to Central Baja
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Travel Information
General
- Current Time
- Tourists
- 41,313,000
- Population
- 128,932,753
- Tourist Info
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Security
Health
Money
- Currency
- MXN
- Exchange rate
- $1 = 10.87 MXN MXN
Cost of living
Communication
- Dialing in
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- Dialing out
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- Language
- Spanish, Nahuatl and various Mayan.
Electricity
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Visas
No visa is required for most nationalities for stays of up to 180 days. If entering by a land border you maybe required to get a Forma Migratoria Multiple to present at checkpoints within the country. This can cost 390 pesos (about US$20). You can also download this online.
Getting There
Drive down from San Diego (10h) or fly to Guerrero Negro (GUB). Fly to Natividad from San Diego with Baja Air Ventures ($945/4 days all-inclusive) or boat from Punta Eugenia. Fly to Cedros from Guerrero Negro.
Getting Around
The Trans-Peninsula Highway is Baja California’s lifeline, linking the tracks that lead to the coast. You can reach Punta Rosalillita with a standard car, but a high-clearance vehicle and/or 4WD is essential for many other spots. Rental cars are only available in major cities (Tijuana, Loreto, La Paz) usually from $40/d.
Accommodation
Camping is the only type of accommodation available if you want to be close to the breaks. If you're willing to put in an hour's driving for more comfort, there's several places to stay in Guerrero Negro (El Morro) or try the hotels in Bahia Tortuga. Fresh lobster and cold Pacificos make a stylin' surf meal.
Activities
Besides fishing, main visitor attractions are the whale-watching tours to the nearby lagoons (Laguana Ojo de Liebre ) between January and April, or exploring nearby Sierras for Indian art. Nothing to do but surf on Natividad.
Hazards & hassles
Roads are bad, gas stations are rare, you may get stuck in deep sand or lost for a while. Avoid night driving. Federales will pull you over for any reason and suggest you pay the fine directly to them - how convenient! Following them to the station could be even more costly in time and money.
Handy Hints
Take all your equipment including 4/3 wetsuits and boots in winter. English is widely spoken on the Baja peninsula. US dollars are accepted everywhere. Local fishermen know the ocean better than anyone, ask them for tips.
Due to global pandemic, Visas, Getting There, Getting Around or Accommodation information and pricing may have changed. Always check Government Travel Advice before travelling.