Playa Troncones surf forecast
Troncones · Guerrero · Mexico
Peaks over sand and scattered reef along the main beach in front of Troncones village, south of the point. It picks up both the winter north-west and summer south-west swells; summer is heavier and hollower. Best at mid tide with light wind, and avoid low tide, when rocks show.
- Break
- beach break, lefts and rights; faces SSW
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- SW, S, WSW, NW
- Best wind
- NE, ENE, E (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid tide
- Season
- March-October
- Typical size
- 1-2.5 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- rocks at low tide; rips; shifting sandbanks
Best time to surf Playa Troncones
For intermediate surfers the best months are April to October: in September about 29 days have rideable waves and 19 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in March to April, July to November. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: June, September. Local guides: March-October.
Water 28 °C in March to 31 °C in August: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0.8 m | 28 °C |
| Feb | 8 | 2 | 9 | 0.9 m | 28 °C |
| Mar | 16 | 5 | 14 | 1.0 m | 28 °C |
| Apr | 23 | 9 | 17 | 1.1 m | 28 °C |
| May | 27 | 8 | 7 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 26 | 13 | 7 | 1.5 m | 31 °C |
| Jul | 24 | 16 | 17 | 1.2 m | 31 °C |
| Aug | 25 | 15 | 17 | 1.2 m | 31 °C |
| Sep | 29 | 19 | 17 | 1.3 m | 31 °C |
| Oct | 23 | 12 | 16 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Nov | 20 | 5 | 18 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 9 | 3 | 9 | 0.9 m | 29 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Troncones.
Nearby spots
- Troncones Point, Troncones
- La Saladita, Troncones
- Playa Linda, Ixtapa
- The Ranch (El Rancho), La Saladita
- Las Gatas, Zihuatanejo
- Barra de Potosi, Zihuatanejo
Questions
When is the best time to surf Playa Troncones?
For intermediate surfers April to October; in September about 29 days a month have rideable waves and 19 are good or better. For beginners March to April, July to November. Local guides say: March-October.
What is the water temperature at Playa Troncones and which wetsuit do I need?
The sea ranges from about 28 °C in March to 31 °C in August. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
Is Playa Troncones good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks at low tide; rips). Beginners nearby can try Playa Linda, Ixtapa.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Playa Troncones?
SW, S, WSW, NW swell, NE, ENE, E wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1-2.5 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Playa Troncones are in the Surf Spoting app.