Las Gatas surf forecast

Zihuatanejo · Guerrero · Mexico

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Reef left inside Zihuatanejo Bay at Playa Las Gatas; only breaks on large south swells and gets very shallow at low tide.

Break

reef break, lefts; faces SW

Level

advanced

Best swell

S, SW

Best wind

N, NW (offshore)

Best tide

high tide

Season

May-October

Typical size

1-2.5 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

shallow reef; rocks; boat traffic

Nearby spots

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

Questions

Is Las Gatas good for beginners?

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

What swell, wind and tide work best at Las Gatas?

S, SW swell, N, NW wind (offshore), at high tide. Typical size 1-2.5 m.

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