About This Spot
Raul's, Mexico is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Mexico.
Situated in North America, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NNW winds, peaking from July to August, Raul's, Mexico delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best wind season is mid-summer, though it can blow year round. Wind with too much north in it does not hit this spot, though you will see a strong windline 1/4 mile out. Look for hazy-blue summer day in San Diego with 10 knot winds. Odds are, Rauls will be blowing 18-25 knots. Get there early, around 10am if possible. Usually blows 50% stronger than the San Diego spots, and gets gustier as the day goes on (and wind pushes more and more North), until it is nearly unrideable (usually by 3pm). The wind never really recovers after this.
When to Go
Water temperatures in summer range from 58-62°F. In spring and fall, water temperatures range from 55-57°F.
What to Expect
Nice point breaks when there is good swell.
Wind & Conditions
NNW
Best wind direction
Best wind season is mid-summer, though it can blow year round. Wind with too much north in it does not hit this spot, though you will see a strong windline 1/4 mile out. Look for hazy-blue summer day in San Diego with 10 knot winds. Odds are, Rauls will be blowing 18-25 knots. Get there early, around 10am if possible. Usually blows 50% stronger than the San Diego spots, and gets gustier as the day goes on (and wind pushes more and more North), until it is nearly unrideable (usually by 3pm). The wind never really recovers after this.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Nice point breaks when there is good swell.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
30 miles south of downtown San Diego in Baja Mexico. Cross the U.S. boarder into Mexico and take Mex. Hwy 1 to Rosarita/Ensenada. Highway 1 takes you west then south along the coast. You want to exit the toll road at the Puerto Nuevo exit. This is the first exit after the toll booth at Rosarito. That exit drops you right at Raul's Restaurant. This is a hard to find spot. However, its just south of a very large radio tower. Someone actually lives on the land there (living in extreme poverty), and charges $5 USD for entry (if he's there). He's very excited to see kiters/surfers so give him a thumbs up and a high five. If he's NOT there, DO NOT ENTER, or face possible jail time for trespassing. Just go further south and try to find an access spot to the water (else you've wasted a trip and a day).
Location
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