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Level 4/10

Las Gatas (Zihuatanejo)

Zihuatanejo, Mexico
🪸Sharp reef

Las Gatas is a protected reef break in Zihuatanejo Bay that offers mellow, fun waves in a beautiful setting. The wave is forgiving and accessible, making it a good option for intermediate surfers visiting the charming fishing town of Zihuatanejo.

3-Day Forecast
Today
15
69
Good
1.7m
@19s
8km/h
Mon
16
67
Good
1.8m
@17s
13km/h
Tue
17
77
Good
1.6m
@17s
10km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
1.7m
SSW(195°)
Score: 20/25
Period
19s
Long period groundswell
Score: 15/25
Wind
8km/h
S(181°)
Score: 13/25
Weather
26°C
0.0mm25%
Secondary Swell
0.2mW
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

2:45 am
Low tide - 0.14m
7:30 am
High tide - 0.34m
2:12 pm
Low tide - -0.13m
9:06 pm
High tide - 0.45m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

69
Good
Components
Swell Direction21/25
Swell Size20/25
Swell Period15/25
Wind13/25
Raw Score69/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score69
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Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SSW (200°)
Direction range
180° - 220°
Size range
0.6m - 1.8m
Ideal size
1.5m
Height multiplier
0.90×
Ideal period
13s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
NNE (22°)
Offshore range
0° - 45°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: Zihuatanejo Bay. Boat or water taxi common.

Best Season

Peak: May-Oct

Secondary: Apr, Nov

Summer swells. Protected bay.

Getting There

Airport
ZIH
Drive time
15 min
Data quality
verified

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