🇲🇽 OAXACA, MEXICO
Puerto Escondido
The Mexican Pipeline — the heaviest beach break in the world
GOOD
Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
Good 6ft waves — with solid 13s groundswell — hitting at the ideal angle — light cross-shore winds, still manageable
LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby
Why it's GOOD
Swell Direction
Primary swell is 203° — matches the ideal 200° window for this spot
Swell Period
13s — strong, long-period groundswell. Maximum wave power and quality.
Wind
3mph offshore — clean, grooming the wave face
Season
June is peak season for this spot
Data Confidence
Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby
At the Break
5.5ft
LOW CONFIDENCE
Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby
Period
13s
✓ Groundswell
Wind
3mph
NE
OFFSHORE
Water
88°F
Boardshorts
Swell Direction
100%
Wind Direction
80%
Primary Swell
5.6ft @ 10.8s
SSW 203°
Secondary Swell
0.3ft @ 25.3s
SSW 213°
9 Day Outlook
5.8ft
TODAY
Jun 14
(13s)
5.5ft
TMRW
Jun 15
(14s)
5.5ft
TUE
Jun 16
(14s)
5.2ft
WED
Jun 17
(14s)
4.9ft
THU
Jun 18
(14s)
5.1ft
FRI
Jun 19
(14s)
5.1ft
SAT
Jun 20
(13s)
4.5ft
SUN
Jun 21
(13s)
4.3ft
MON
Jun 22
(15s)
Best this week: tmrw — 5.5ft
Best next week: MON Jun 22 — 4.3ft
Incoming Swell Events
Today
moderate
Swell building to 5.8ft @ 13s
Model Breakdown
ECMWF (45%)5.4ft
ICON (35%)5.6ft
GFS (20%)No data
Model confidence80%
Updated every 30 mins · Open-Meteo ECMWF + ICON + GFS
About
Puerto Escondido's Zicatela beach is home to one of the most powerful and dangerous beach breaks on the planet. Massive closeout sets and perfect barrels on the right days make this a bucket list wave for advanced surfers.
The Break
Zicatela main peak for big barrels, La Punta for long mellow rights, Carrizalillo for beginners.
Ideal Conditions
S-SW swell 6-12ft, light N offshore winds, low to mid tide
Best Months
Jan
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Nov
Dec
Best months highlighted · Current: Jun
Trip Planner
Puerto Quick Hit
Weekend · 3 Days
Friday
Fly into Puerto Escondido (PXM) or via Mexico City. Stay on Zicatela beach — you can hear the waves from bed.
Saturday
Dawn patrol Zicatela if it is pumping. Watch from the beach if it is huge — the wipeouts are spectacular. Evening mezcal on the strip.
Sunday
Morning session at La Punta — longer, more fun waves. Fly home.
Oaxacan Coast Week
Full Week · 7 Days
Day 1
Arrive Puerto, get oriented, beach check.
Day 2
Full day Zicatela — surf or watch depending on size.
Day 3
Day trip to Mazunte and Zipolite — beautiful beaches, different vibe.
Day 4
La Punta all day — the right-hander is world class when it links up.
Day 5
Day trip to Oaxaca city — 6hr bus or short flight. The food alone is worth it.
Day 6
Back to Zicatela for your best session of the trip.
Day 7
Final morning, fly home.
Local Knowledge
01
Zicatela is NOT a beginner wave — people die here every year. Be honest about your ability.
02
The town is small and walkable — you do not need a car if you stay on Zicatela.
03
Mezcal is the local spirit — try it at a proper mezcaleria, not a tourist bar.
04
June-September is prime season but also peak hurricane season — check forecasts.
05
La Punta neighbourhood is more chilled than the main Zicatela strip.
06
Oaxacan food is some of the best in Mexico — mole negro, tlayudas, chapulines.
Best Window
Day 1 · Jun 14
5.8ft @ 13s
FIRING
Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$380
Hotel per night~$40
Weekend est.~$500
5 day est.~$580
Week est.~$660