When surfing in baja during the months of october to april the water temperature is warmer than it is in northern baja, but you still might want to wear a full suit. Get complete information on surfing in baja such as weather, maps, directions, photos and more. Surf to your hearts desire on a surf camp in baja california baja california is a mexican state that abounds in natural beauties, ranging from breathtaking beaches to cascading mountains. The original and still most detailed guide book for surfers heading to mexicos surfpacked baja peninsula. But, just as theyve seen happen on their home turf, the paths to some of the best. Salsipuedes reef and san miguel slick cobble are legendary baja right pointbreaks. I bought my first copy of this book when my son was still in jr high so that we could find some places for us to surf together. Hey guys, josh took a guys trip to mexico and had a big adventure. Book of mormon roads and highways in baja california. Limited to just four guest, our private house supported baja surf adventure with hot showers, washrooms and even restaurant meals. A model for the book of mormon in baja the discovery of.
Chris burkard, a talented photographer, and eric soderquist, a professional surfer, cajoled their volkswagen bus along highway 1 from the oregon border to the tijuana. The view from monuments beach towards the arch of lands end in cabo baja california. When i returned home from my mission in 1987, my father at. Baja surfing offers good surf, warm water, relaxed environment, cool people, cheap tasty tacos and cold cervezas. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. Epic wave causes land battle in baja california youtube. Although the book of mormon makes no mention of aqueducts or irrigation, there are various forms of architecture described in the text. I sent that book to him so he could look back on the good times. Is this a plausible location for the book of mormon lands.
A model for the book of mormon in baja book of mormon. City of judea, city of bountiful, land of amulon, narrow neck of land, city by the sea, land of jershon, sea east, city of and land of shilom, city of teancum, city and land of manti, city of desolation, melek, city. Surfing northern baja 2019 surf guide wave tribe share the. To geographers it would be that last southern point of rock on the baja california peninsula. From cabo san lucas to tijuana, the baja california peninsula has long been a haven for roving surfers in search of adventure. A couple of years ago, i found that old worn out book.
If you are going to baja for more than a few weeks, you want to consider obtaining a sixmonth tourist visa. If you are a serious baja surfer of the past two or three decades, youve probably relied on a hodgepodge of information, including. Get the best baja california sur travel and weather info along with live hd baja california sur cams. The inletriven coastline conspires to block, shadow and wrap swells into a. You can book tickets, rail passes, sightseeing activities and more with at train. Baja sur surfing in baja sur, mexico wannasurf, surf. If they wanted to see the exact spot, theyd have to pass the arch at cabo san. This is an ok wave in front of the rv parktoo close to rosarito in my book. It separates the pacific ocean from the gulf of california. To help with the increasing amount of new information, a blog site has been setup for research relating to the book of mormon lands in baja california. Expert advice for surfers traveling to baja surfline. The area has some sharky breaks, like 3ms, near the canneries and fishprocessing plant.
Satellite image of baja california, mexico, overlaid with book of mormon lands. A lot of us grew up seeing paintings of christ appearing to nephites with mayan temples in the background and pictures of samuel the lamanite standing on massive brick walls, but no large stone temples or massive prehistoric stone walls have been. In contrast, we propose that the ruins in central america might be the remains of structures left by the distant cousins or the descendants of the book of mormon people but not by the actual book of mormon people. However, the fatherson team of david and lynn rosenvall believe the baja peninsula south of california in mexicoits most famous city you may recognize is tijuana could be the location of book of mormon lands.
Duke, walt and roger, three buddies from north san diego county, were headed down to mexico keen on surfing the predicted south swell. Surfers from around the world choose surfline for dependable and up to date surfing forecasts and high quality surf. Enjoy custom made surf trips or our regular 5day surf camps. The book of mormon describes the land of promise as a choice land where agriculture was practiced and seeds flourishedisnt baja california mostly just a. When i returned home from my mission in 1987, my father at the time was showing me something called hypertext. Dominant winds blow from the northwest but winter offshores are common. For decades, southern california surfers have enjoyed the relatively uncrowded waves of baja california, mexico. Book of mormon roads and highways in baja california posted on july 22, 2015 by beau anderson one of the first things that people notice when they start investigating the archaeology of the central baja california peninsula is the extensive network of trails that lead from city to city and from place to place.
Youll find all the info you need on some of the regions best spots, as well as info on when to head mexicoway to. The california surf project is the fully illustrated travel diary of two surfers who took this trip of a lifetime. We propose that the land of nephi was located in the southern. I then spent the next few hours learning all i could about the history and the physical and human geography of baja californiaits size, terrain, configuration, climate, and peopleand matching this information to the major geographical statements in the book of mormon text, especially mormons detailed description of their lands in alma.
The surf season is the best in baja mexico from early may through october when the south swells come in from the south pacific ocean. What led you to baja california as a potential site for. Its a place full of unspoiled waves and lean crowds. It conforms to the book of mormons requirement that the events took place in a limited geography. For example, it is commonly assumed that one would find the lands of the jaredites and nephites where there are magnificent ruins. You will be provided with luxury beachfront villa accommodation, three meals a day, equipment, daily surf instruction, and coaching. In fact all of the plants that mentioned in the book of mormon are grown in baja california today including. Ensenada, baja california is the surf birthplace of mexico. Now you can experience a great baja surfing destination for your nonsurfing family that you and your surfer friends will love too. Find and compare surf camps in baja california peninsula. The answer to this question is simply yes, but if youre familiar with the text of the book of mormon, you might take note of how often it speaks of wildernesses as opposed to fruitful lands. The peninsula extends 1,247 km 775 miles from mexicali, baja california in the north to cabo san lucas, baja california sur in the south. A classic destination for visiting american surfers, bajas famed right pointbreaks and mysto reefs pick up southwest swells from may to september and northwest swells from october to april.
Master mexico travelers sound off on staying safe during a baja surf trip. Well have you know that this destination has been a surfing hub since the 1940s. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. When you consider that baja california is a place where fertile lands are found in geographically restricted areas, the fact that those places are distributed in a way that matches up well to the book of mormon text is a significant strength to the model. Quit your job, pack your boards, and surf your way down the california coast sound like a daydream. Going deeper than just physical geography, members of the rosenvalls working group have also done a fantastic job of pointing out that the climate of baja california and southern california parallel climaterelated references in the book of mormon quite well. This guide features over 120 surf spots, including the legendary points, reefs, beachbreaks and even islands. Baja surf breaks baja california surfing, san diego. Days five and six of our ten day surfing guide saw us head to baja, california, mexico. San carlos, baja california for a labor day holiday weekend filled with surfing, kite surfing and relaxation. An approach to the book of mormon geography a choice land. The historic characters, events, and locations that put baja california on the map, greg niemann, longtime baja traveler, journalist and author of baja fever, has given readers a thorough and easytoread reference to the colorful history and lore of this unique part of the world.
City of judea, city of bountiful, land of amulon, narrow neck of land, city by the sea, land of jershon, sea east, city of and land of shilom, city of teancum, city and land of manti, city of desolation, melek, city and land of noah, city of aaron, land of. Lands end baja california, sometimes called the friars, has many meanings and feelings for different people. Baja california sur isnt this actually called baja california sur even by the locals. Baja california sur became a state on october 8, 1974. Northern baja california has some of the best baja surfing, particularly on a south or southwest swell. The climate of jerusalem, its got to be california or baja california, one of those. Its pacific coast worldclass waves make for great for this sport. After making a post on a baja california book of mormon model, i was contacted by beau anderson who has put together his own baja california model. Best beaches in baja california sur expert guide to. A surfers guide to cabo 2019 surf trip cabo baja mexico. You thought this was a ten day guide to california.
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Surfing northern baja 2019 is a surf guide for any surfer that wants to. Welcome to the baja guide to surfing southern baja california. Southern baja california has some of the best baja surf, particularly on a south or southwest swell. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. The book of mormon describes the land of promise as a choice land where agriculture was practiced and seeds flourishedisnt baja california mostly just a desert. Went to southern mexico on vacation and asked about it, and i was promptly ridiculed for being an idiot american and told it is baja.
When surfing in baja the conditions are somewhat similar to southern california. Find and compare surf camps in baja california sur. I told him id let him do a guest post to present his own theory. Learning to understand a baja model requires us to change the way we think about book of mormon architecture. Nov 22, 20 baja california sur is know for its famous surf spots. We propose that the land of nephi was located in the southern half of baja california. Narrow neck baja california book of mormon geography. When surfing in baja during the months of october to april the water temperature ranges between 50 and 60 degrees, so it is always best to wear a full suit and. Surfing northern baja 2019 is a surf guide for any surfer that wants to have a good time in baja. An approach to the book of mormon geography located in baja california. With proprietary lola report on swell, wind and waves and 17day surf forecasts, so you can know before you go.