La Punta (Puerto Escondido)
La Punta is the mellow right point at the south end of Puerto Escondido, offering a forgiving alternative to the heavy beach breaks nearby. The wave is perfect for longboards and intermediate surfers, with long walls that peel consistently throughout the swell season. It's the go-to spot when Zicatela is too heavy or you just want a fun, cruisy session.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 220°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (22°)
- Offshore range
- 0° - 45°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
7/10
Access: South end of Puerto Escondido. Easy access.
Best Season
Peak: May-Oct
Secondary: Apr, Nov
Year-round waves. Mellower option in Puerto.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Puerto Escondido
🇲🇽 Mexican Pipeline • Closeout tubes of death • Heavy beach break power
Carrizalillo
🏝️ Beautiful Puerto cove • Protected fun waves • Scenic beach escape
La Punta
↙️ Zicatela's gentle twin • Mellow left point • Puerto without the punishment
Zicatela (Puerto Escondido)
🔥 Mexican Pipeline • World's heaviest beach break • Massive summer barrels
Punta Colorada
🌊 Puerto Escondido alternative • Quality right point • Escape the crowds
Barra de la Cruz
👑 World-class right point • Rip Curl Search venue • Dredging barrels to long walls