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Surf forecast for Puerto Escondido

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Timezone:
America/Mexico_City
Forecast updated:
18/06, 18:00
Wind: SN UNITY Atmos
(20260619 00z)
Waves: SN UNITY WAVE
(20260619 00z)
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Puerto Escondido Surf Forecast Guide

Puedes encontrar Puerto Escondido en la costa de Oaxaca, México. Esta playa es famosa por su potente surf y su atmósfera vibrante. Bien conocido como el "Pipeline Mexicano," su reputación proviene de los grandes tubos que atraen tanto a surfistas profesionales como a viajeros. Sin embargo, no dejes que las fotos engañosas te lleven a pensar que todos los días son ideales; la realidad del surf aquí puede ser dura.

El surf en Zicatela Beach es bastante intenso. Las olas, que rompen sobre arena, generalmente van de 2 metros a 6 metros (6 ft a 20 ft). Se recomienda que solo los surfistas expertos entren al agua, especialmente cuando las olas superan la altura de la cabeza. La dirección óptima de swell es del sur, aunque también recibe swell del oeste. Puedes esperar olas que rompen hacia la izquierda y hacia la derecha, y el viento del noreste es el más favorable. La elección de la ola es crucial, ya que los días de grandes olas pueden traer condiciones difíciles y peligrosas. Recuerda que las mareas pueden variar desde bajas hasta altas, y necesitarás una buena tabla como un shortboard, bodyboard o gun para aprovechar al máximo las condiciones.

El ambiente en la playa es bastante activo, con una gran afluencia de surfistas. Hay un ambiente local fuerte, así que es mejor mantener un perfil bajo mientras esperas tu turno. Aunque la playa es bastante accesible y tiene todo lo que necesitas cerca, el paddling puede ser un desafío. Las corrientes son fuertes y te pueden llevar de vuelta hacia la zona del impacto, así que prepárate para trabajar duro. La mejor temporada para surfear aquí es de primavera a otoño, cuando las condiciones tienden a ser más consistentes.

Surf spots near Puerto Escondido

Carizalillo
Oaxaca, Mexico
Reef break
Fri 19
Sat 20
Sun 21
Mon 22
Tue 23
Puerto Escondido
Oaxaca, Mexico
Beach break
Fri 19
Sat 20
Sun 21
Mon 22
Tue 23
Topleca
Oaxaca, Mexico
Reef break
Fri 19
Sat 20
Sun 21
Mon 22
Tue 23
La Punta - Playa Zicatela
Oaxaca, Mexico
Point break
Fri 19
Sat 20
Sun 21
Mon 22
Tue 23
Colotepec
Oaxaca, Mexico
Beach break
Fri 19
Sat 20
Sun 21
Mon 22
Tue 23

Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for Puerto Escondido?

Puerto Escondido is usually best with swell from south to west (S-W), ideally south (S) around 0.9 m / 3 ft to 6.1 m / 20 ft, northeast (NE) offshore wind, and any tide.

Where is the surf spot Puerto Escondido?

Puerto Escondido is a surf spot in Brisas de Zicatela, Oaxaca, Mexico.

What is the surf break like at Puerto Escondido?

Puerto Escondido is a left-and-right beach break over sand. Expect a busy crowd and a friendly lineup.

What season is best for surfing Puerto Escondido?

The main surf season at Puerto Escondido is spring, summer, and autumn.

What surfing skill level is Puerto Escondido suitable for?

Puerto Escondido can suit expert surfers.

Is Puerto Escondido beginner friendly for surfing?

Puerto Escondido is better suited to expert surfers.

What surfboards work at Puerto Escondido?

Shortboard, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing, and Gun are common choices at Puerto Escondido.

How consistent is the surf at Puerto Escondido?

Puerto Escondido is one of the more consistent surf spots in Oaxaca, Mexico.

What facilities are available for surfers at Puerto Escondido?

Facilities for surfers at Puerto Escondido: restrooms, showers, lifeguard, surf school, and surf shop.

Is there parking for surfing at Puerto Escondido?

Parking around Puerto Escondido: free parking, paid parking, roadside parking, and car park.

What surf spots are near Puerto Escondido?

Other nearby surf spots are La Punta - Playa Zicatela, Carizalillo, Colotepec, and Topleca.

What swell direction works for surfing at Puerto Escondido?

Puerto Escondido can work with swell from south to west (S-W); south (S) is usually best.

What swell size works for surfing at Puerto Escondido?

Puerto Escondido usually works with swell around 0.9 m / 3 ft to 6.1 m / 20 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at Puerto Escondido?

Northeast (NE) offshore wind is usually best at Puerto Escondido.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at Puerto Escondido?

Northeast (NE) is offshore at Puerto Escondido.

What tide works best for surfing at Puerto Escondido?

Puerto Escondido can work on all tides. A rising tide is usually better here.

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🔮 Time and predictions section

Here we show the forecast thour and the overall surf quality prediction. This is determined based on the wave, wind and tide quality prediction. These individual predictions can be found on the forecast map.

💨 Wind section

The first row on the table (with the 💨 icon) shows wind speed, direction and gust. The more the wind speed the more aggressive the color (from blue, green, orange to red).

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The waves section consists of three rows, one for wave height and direction, one for period and one for wave energy. Our algorithm chooses the "dominant wave" using spot-adjusted surf energy (depth + directional fit). This is usually the first swell partition, but during local storms it can switch to wind waves. If that happens, values are shown in gray and italic.

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The tide section consists of a row with the actual heights per hour (measured at the half hour) and a table that displays the flow of the tide and the extremes (lows and highs).

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The forecast map consists of arrows. These arrows represent all wave partitions (swell partitions and wind wave partition) and the wind. This allows you to see things like: a secondary swell or wind waves messes up the surf, or the wind is just a tick offshore so very surfable. Click a metric label in the bottom left to bring that arrow to the front — handy when arrows overlap.

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