Rio Nexpa Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSE, S, SW, open to W and NW swells also
Wind
North, North-East
Surf Height
Chest high to double overhead
Tide
Low to mid.
Rio Nexpa Surf Guide
Rio Nexpa is indisputably one of Mexico's best lefts when a sturdy S or SW swell is running. Located at the southern end of Michoacan State, Nexpa's left is a long, occasionally barreling wave that hits the cobblestone fan of a wide rivermouth. At its best, Nexpa is nothing short of reeling, leg-burning, and world-class. Naturally, the wave's shape is reliant on the river's flow, and typically by the end of summer it has blown out too wide because of all the rain, which usually wrecks the sandbar. The good news is that Nexpa tends to hold up all day, short of the nastiest onshore conditions, so there is plenty of time for everyone to get their fill of long, zipping lefts.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
The locals charge and you're a visitor. Be cool, fool.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Thick when it's good.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Quite good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Long paddles back out after lengthy rides.
Water Quality
Fair
The river flows unabated at all times, especially during summer.
Hazards
Rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Longboard, Fish, Gun
Access
Once you find the turn-off from the highway, it's easy.
Bottom
Cobbles, large rocks, some sand.
Best Season
April-September
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