Teresa's

Teresa's, also called El Morro, is a right-hand rock reef that stands as one of the most aggressive breaks in the K-38 cluster. The wave is fast and demanding, favoring shortboarders over beginners, and holds quality shape up to double overhead on solid days. It responds to south and southwest swell with a northeasterly offshore wind, with the best shape at high tide when the water covers the exposed rocks.

The Ensenada region has hosted surfers since at least the early 1960s, when Mike Hynson rode waves just south of here, and the area became established as a West Coast destination in that decade. The opening of the Trans Baja Highway in 1973 made the break more accessible to San Diego surfers. The 1970 World Surfing Championships in Ensenada further cemented the region's place in Mexican and international surfing.

The break sits at Kilometer 38 on Highway 1, part of a four-peak complex that includes The Point, The Left, and Maria's. The nearby El Morro restaurant sits directly above the break, making it easy to spot. The site requires booties due to sharp rocks and low-tide sea urchins, and the unstable rocky bottom presents hazards beyond the usual reef exposure. A small surf community has grown nearby with a shop, lodging, and Surfline monitoring.