Punta Chivo surf forecast

Salina Cruz · Oaxaca · Mexico

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Sand-bottomed right point a few kilometres southwest of Punta Conejo, groomed by the northerly gap winds that blow offshore along this coast.

Break

point break, rights; faces ESE

Level

intermediate

Best swell

S, SW

Best wind

N, NE (offshore)

Best tide

low to mid tide

Season

March-October

Typical size

1-2.5 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

rocks; very strong offshore winds; remote

Nearby spots

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

Questions

Is Punta Chivo good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks; very strong offshore winds). Beginners nearby can try San Agustinillo, San Agustinillo.

What swell, wind and tide work best at Punta Chivo?

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

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