Chickens (Todos Santos Island)
Chickens is the more forgiving big wave option on Isla Todos Santos, offering a step up in size without the life-threatening consequences of Killers. The wave provides quality rights in the 15-foot range, making it accessible to experienced surfers looking to push their limits without going full-send on the main peak. It's often where surfers warm up before paddling over to Killers.
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Santa Monica Bay
286 km away
Source: noaa
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (285°)
- Direction range
- 270° - 300°
- Size range
- 1.8m - 4.5m
- Ideal size
- 3.8m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 17s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 120°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
2/10
👥 Semana Santa (Mar 30 – Apr 10) — expect extra crowds
Access: Boat from Ensenada. On same island as Killers.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Oct, Apr
Winter NW swells. More forgiving than Killers.
Getting There
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Killers (Isla Todos Santos)
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