Los Barriles

conditions & access

“Los Barriles is a fishing town on the Sea of Cortez on the East Cape of Baja California Sur. From mid-November to early March "El Norte" sweeps across the bay – a strong north to northeast wind pushed south by a high-pressure system over the USA. Mornings bring flatter water, while afternoons build rolling swell with good jump ramps and chop. How reliable is the wind at Los Barriles? In the main phase from mid-December to mid-March, El Norte blows four to five days a week, usually at 18 to 25 kn Progression Project forum first-hand trip report confirms an active small Los Barriles downwind community, local shuttle options, medium-to-heavy ocean rollers and starts at Buenavista or Playa Norte.”

— via VentoSurf Progression Project forum — public topic and post research, last verified 2026-08-02

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