La Punta
Mexico Oaxaca, Mexico · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 13.7s
- Wind
- 6 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- Low
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High5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Mexico_City local
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La Punta is a reef break over mixed in Mexico Oaxaca, Mexico. It's at its best on 1.2–3.5999999999999996m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SE, S, SW
- Best wind direction
- NE, E, SE
- Ideal wave size
- 1.2m – 3.5999999999999996m
La Punta surf FAQ
Is La Punta good for beginners?+
La Punta is a reef break over mixed, usually breaking in the 1.2–3.5999999999999996m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for La Punta?+
Different days call for different boards. La Punta can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for La Punta?+
Look for 1.2–3.5999999999999996m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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