El Anclote surf forecast

Punta de Mita · Nayarit · Mexico

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Gentle right-hand reef in front of Punta de Mita village, a favourite with longboarders and surf schools; needs a south swell to wrap into Banderas Bay.

Break
reef break, rights; faces SSE
Level
beginner
Best swell
S, SW
Best wind
N, NE (offshore)
Best tide
low to mid tide
Season
June-October
Typical size
0.5-2 m
Crowd
high
Hazards
rocks; urchins; boats; crowds

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Questions

Is El Anclote good for beginners?

Yes, on small days: it is a reef break that suits beginners. Watch out for: rocks; urchins. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.

What swell, wind and tide work best at El Anclote?

S, SW swell, N, NE wind (offshore), at low to mid tide. Typical size 0.5-2 m.

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