The Ranch (El Rancho) surf forecast

La Saladita · Guerrero · Mexico

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Boat-access right reef point northwest of La Saladita; long, powerful walls on south swells and usually only a few people out.

Break
reef break, rights; faces SW
Level
advanced
Best swell
S, SW
Best wind
NE, E (offshore)
Best tide
low to mid tide
Season
April-October
Typical size
1-3 m
Crowd
low
Hazards
rocks; boat access; currents

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Questions

Is The Ranch (El Rancho) good for beginners?

It is best for advanced surfers (rocks; boat access). Beginners nearby can try Playa Linda, Ixtapa.

What swell, wind and tide work best at The Ranch (El Rancho)?

S, SW swell, NE, E wind (offshore), at low to mid tide. Typical size 1-3 m.

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