About This Spot
La Ventana, Mexico is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Mexico.
Situated in North America, the spot offers Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NW–NNW winds, peaking from January to December, La Ventana, Mexico delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Very consistent, 80% of the afternoons. Range is 15-30 mph. Wind from North, thermal wind midday thru afternoon usually under 20knots. When El Norte kicks in it gets windier. East wind is fluky and tends to die off early. Not much wind in the off-season. La Ventana has a combination of 3 winds, all from the north or northwest: A strong thermal, a venturi between two tall mountain ranges, and the famous 'El Norte'. Season late October to March.
When to Go
Warm winters, hot summers tempered with breezes, describes La Paz's weather. The Baja is narrow at this point, so the Pacific Ocean has some influence on the weather here, making it cooler than settlements further up the sea of Cortez coast. It averages only 6 inches of rain per year, and most of that is in August and September. Winter temps in the 70°Fs and 80s°F, can get as low as 50°F at night, so bring warm clothes for camping. Water in the 70s °F, shorty is handy.
What to Expect
Very civilized water. Glassy in the morning. Building wind swell in the afternoon. Very little cross chop. 1000 mile fetch from the north brings breaking swells on the reefs on the windiest days. Sweet backside riding, little or no shore break. Lots of open water to ride if you stay upwind of the crowded campground.
Wind & Conditions
N · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
Very consistent, 80% of the afternoons. Range is 15-30 mph. Wind from North, thermal wind midday thru afternoon usually under 20knots. When El Norte kicks in it gets windier. East wind is fluky and tends to die off early. Not much wind in the off-season. La Ventana has a combination of 3 winds, all from the north or northwest: A strong thermal, a venturi between two tall mountain ranges, and the famous 'El Norte'. Season late October to March.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Very civilized water. Glassy in the morning. Building wind swell in the afternoon. Very little cross chop. 1000 mile fetch from the north brings breaking swells on the reefs on the windiest days. Sweet backside riding, little or no shore break. Lots of open water to ride if you stay upwind of the crowded campground.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Aero California, only direct flights to nearby La Paz from the USA. Other more major airlines fly to Cabo San Lucas. About 2.5 hours drive from Cabo to La Ventana. Take Mexico Federal Highway (1) all the way south to La Paz 923 miles. At La Paz take the Mexico State Highway (286) about 23 miles. At 23 miles, you turn left and go another 6 miles to La Ventana. Bus from Cabo to La Paz where you need to arrange a taxi or a friend to pick up. 45 min drive from La Paz 2 hours from Cabo.
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