Barra de la Cruz surf forecast

Barra de la Cruz · Oaxaca · Mexico

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Sand-bottom right point at a rivermouth east of Huatulco, run by the local community with a small entry fee; long, hollow rides on good south swells.

Break

point break, rights; faces SE

Level

intermediate

Best swell

S, SW

Best wind

N, NE (offshore)

Best tide

low to mid tide

Season

April-October

Typical size

1-2.5 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

rocks; rips

Nearby spots

• Zipolite, Zipolite
• San Agustinillo, San Agustinillo
• Punta Chivo, Salina Cruz
• Punta Conejo, Salina Cruz
• Salinas del Marques (jetty), Salina Cruz
• La Punta, Puerto Escondido

Questions

Is Barra de la Cruz good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks; rips). Beginners nearby can try San Agustinillo, San Agustinillo.

What swell, wind and tide work best at Barra de la Cruz?

S, SW swell, N, NE wind (offshore), at low to mid tide. Typical size 1-2.5 m.

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