Petacalco surf forecast

Petacalco · Guerrero · Mexico

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Powerful sandbar break in the bay east of the Balsas delta, known for thick, hollow waves; inconsistent and depends on the sandbars.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces SE

Level

advanced

Best swell

SW, S

Best wind

N, NW (offshore)

Best tide

mid tide

Season

May-October

Typical size

1-3 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

rips; sharks; stingrays; heavy shorebreak

Nearby spots

• The Ranch (El Rancho), La Saladita
• La Saladita, Troncones
• Troncones Point, Troncones
• Playa Linda, Ixtapa
• Las Gatas, Zihuatanejo
• Barra de Potosi, Zihuatanejo

Questions

Is Petacalco good for beginners?

It is best for advanced surfers (rips; sharks). Beginners nearby can try Playa Linda, Ixtapa.

What swell, wind and tide work best at Petacalco?

SW, S swell, N, NW wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1-3 m.

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