Chen Rio surf forecast

Cozumel · Quintana Roo · Mexico

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Reef-fringed bay on Cozumel's wild east coast that catches Caribbean wind swell; small and inconsistent, best after strong easterly trade winds or winter cold fronts.

Break

reef break, lefts and rights; faces E

Level

intermediate

Best swell

E, NE, SE

Best wind

W, SW, NW (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

November-March

Typical size

0.5-1.5 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

shallow reef; rocks; currents

Nearby spots

• Punta Morena, Cozumel
• Playa Delfines, Cancun

Questions

Is Chen Rio good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (shallow reef; rocks). Beginners nearby can try Punta Morena, Cozumel.

What swell, wind and tide work best at Chen Rio?

E, NE, SE swell, W, SW, NW wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 0.5-1.5 m.

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