10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Punta Colorada, Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Punta Colorada is a quality right point near Puerto Escondido that offers a less crowded alternative to the heavy beach breaks in town. The wave provides long walls with occasional hollow sections, perfect for surfers looking for quality rides without the intensity of Zicatela.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-11 with a score of 66/100 (Good)
Marginal conditions: Average score 52/100. Surfable but not special. Consider other spots.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 185° is 10° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 244° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Punta Colorada. Either swell direction (185°), size (1.0m), or wind (9 km/h from 244°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 185° (S) at 12s period
Good alignment: Swell from 193° is 2° off optimal 195°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.4m from ideal 1.6m.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 96° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Surfable but not special at Punta Colorada. The 1.2m swell from 193° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 9s period
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 226° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Surfable but not special at Punta Colorada. The 0.8m swell from 193° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 198° is 3° off optimal 195°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 219° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Surfable but not special at Punta Colorada. The 1.3m swell from 198° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 12s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 196° is within 5° of optimal 195°.
Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.1m from ideal 1.6m.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 207° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Surfable but not special at Punta Colorada. The 1.5m swell from 196° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 11s period
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 284° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Surfable but not special at Punta Colorada. The 1.4m swell from 196° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 11s period
Good alignment: Swell from 202° is 7° off optimal 195°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 243° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Surfable but not special at Punta Colorada. The 1.2m swell from 202° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 202° (SSW) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 203° is 8° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.5m from ideal 1.6m.
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 179° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Good surfable conditions at Punta Colorada. 1.1m swell from 203° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 203° (SSW) at 16s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 204° is 9° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 151° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Surfable but not special at Punta Colorada. The 0.9m swell from 204° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 204° (SSW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 218° is 23° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 251° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Poor conditions at Punta Colorada. Either swell direction (218°), size (0.7m), or wind (6 km/h from 251°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 218° (SW) at 15s period
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