Los Pinos surf forecast
Mazatlan · Sinaloa · Mexico
A left point over rock and sand at Playa Pinitos, the small cove between Olas Altas and the Malecón in old Mazatlán. It needs a solid south or south-west summer swell and peels best from mid to high tide.
- Break
- point break, lefts; faces WNW
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- SW, S, SSW
- Best wind
- E, ESE, SE (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid to high tide
- Season
- May-October
- Typical size
- 1-3 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- rocks; urchins
Best time to surf Los Pinos
For intermediate surfers the best months are June: in June about 19 days have rideable waves and 2 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in June, September. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: June to July, September to October. Local guides: May-October.
Water 23 °C in March to 32 °C in August: Springsuit 2 mm or vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 23 °C |
| Feb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.7 m | 23 °C |
| Mar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 23 °C |
| Apr | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1.0 m | 25 °C |
| May | 8 | 0 | 3 | 1.0 m | 27 °C |
| Jun | 19 | 2 | 8 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 11 | 3 | 6 | 1.0 m | 32 °C |
| Aug | 13 | 2 | 8 | 0.9 m | 32 °C |
| Sep | 12 | 3 | 11 | 1.0 m | 32 °C |
| Oct | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1.2 m | 31 °C |
| Nov | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 27 °C |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 24 °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 Mazatlán.
Nearby spots
- Olas Altas, Mazatlan
- Stone Island (Isla de la Piedra), Mazatlan
- Playa Bruja, Mazatlan
Questions
When is the best time to surf Los Pinos?
For intermediate surfers June; in June about 19 days a month have rideable waves and 2 are good or better. For beginners June, September. Local guides say: May-October.
What is the water temperature at Los Pinos and which wetsuit do I need?
The sea ranges from about 23 °C in March to 32 °C in August. Wear a Springsuit 2 mm or vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
Is Los Pinos good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks; urchins). Beginners nearby can try Stone Island (Isla de la Piedra), Mazatlan.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Los Pinos?
SW, S, SSW swell, E, ESE, SE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Los Pinos are in the Surf Spoting app.