Urchins (Todos Santos Island)
Urchins is a big wave spot on Isla Todos Santos that sits between Chickens and Killers in terms of size and consequence. Named for the sea urchins that cover the reef, the wave offers serious big wave surfing in the 20-foot range. It's the stepping stone for surfers working their way up to Killers.
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Santa Monica Bay
285 km away
Source: noaa
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Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (285°)
- Direction range
- 270° - 300°
- Size range
- 2.4m - 6m
- Ideal size
- 5.1m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 17s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 120°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Boat from Ensenada. On Todos Santos Island.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Oct, Apr
Winter NW swells. Step up from Chickens.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Thor's Hammer (Todos Santos Island)
⚡ Todos Santos heavy slab • Mythical power • Elite slabbers only
Chickens (Todos Santos Island)
🐔 Todos Santos step-up • More forgiving big wave • Killers warm-up spot
Killers (Isla Todos Santos)
⚡ West Coast big wave mecca • Canyon-amplified giants • Boat access only
Todos Santos (Killers)
💀 Mexican Jaws • World Surfing Reserve • Canyon-fueled giants
Rarely's (Todos Santos Island)
🌊 Todos Santos tier 2 • Named for its rarity • 40-foot alternative
La Fonda (K-58)
🌊 Baja reef break • Multiple quality peaks • K-58 winter waves