Punta Conejo · point break, intermediate, best on S/SW swell with N/NE wind, low to mid tide. Right-hand point west of Salina Cruz that peels along a sandbar off the rocks; the strong northerly gap winds of the Gulf of Tehuantepec blow straight offshore.
Salinas del Marques (jetty) · point break, intermediate, best on S/SW swell with N/NE wind, mid tide. Right that runs along the harbour jetty at Salinas del Marques on the west side of Salina Cruz; a dependable option when the open points are too big.
Punta Chivo · point break, intermediate, best on S/SW swell with N/NE wind, low to mid tide. Sand-bottomed right point a few kilometres southwest of Punta Conejo, groomed by the northerly gap winds that blow offshore along this coast.
When to surf in Salina Cruz
Best months for intermediate surfers: June to July. For beginners: July to August, October. The water goes from about 25 °C in January (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 31 °C in June (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Salina Cruz?
The best-known are Punta Conejo, Salinas del Marques (jetty), Punta Chivo. In all, 3 spots lie within 4 km: 3 point breaks.
Where can beginners surf in Salina Cruz?
Salina Cruz is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.
When is the best time to surf in Salina Cruz?
For intermediate surfers June to July. For beginners July to August, October.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Salina Cruz?
The sea goes from about 25 °C in January (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 31 °C in June (Boardshorts / rash vest).