Salina Cruz Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SE, S
Wind
W, SW
Surf Height
Chest high to double overhead.
Tide
Low-mid.
Salina Cruz Surf Guide
Salina Cruz's plethora of righthand pointbreaks grind along for a mind-bendingly, leg-crampingly long time. Catch one that's been spinning already for tens of yards and you'll still have a lengthy ride. There are barrel sections, crisp lips, pocket shoulders and every other manner of blissful kink in Salina Cruz's righthanders.
Local Vibe
WelcomingIntimidating
Proper etiquette recommended.
Crowd Factor
MellowHeavy
Increasing annually.
Spot Rating
PoorPerfect
Really good.
Shoulder Burn
LightExhausting
Long paddles back out after lengthy rides.
Water Quality
CleanDirty
Clean
Hazards
Can be shallow at some spots.
Access
A bit tricky getting there.
Bottom
Sand, scattered rock.
Best Season
March-September.
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