Chivo Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSE, S, SSW
Wind
S, W
Surf Height
Waist high to overhead
Tide
Low to mid
Chivo Surf Guide
As sure as the sun setting in the west, any traveling surfer visiting Salina Cruz will make at least one stop at Chivo. The blue-collar cousin of the more famous and photographed points in the region, Chivo is nothing if not dependable. From two foot to ten foot, this sandbottom right point always seems to be working. So, if the more fickle waves in the area aren’t doing their thing, give Chivo a crack. With its race-y walls and occasionally great tube section, this spot can offer exceptional rides for those who pick the right wave.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate - advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Mostly fine but make sure to travel with a guide and mind your p's and q's
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Increasingly crowded with the number of California surfers flying in every swell
Spot Rating
Fun
When the sand is right, Chivo is a really good wave
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Most surfers just get out and walk around
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Packs of gringos flying in from LAX, gap winds, sunburn from mid-day sessions, utter exhaustion from the run around
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Access is simple via 4x4, but like all spots in Salina Cruz, a local guide is required
Bottom
Sand bottom
Best Season
Northern hemisphere summer (May- September)
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