El Faro (Punta Mita)
El Faro at Punta Mita is a world-class reef break that produces powerful A-frame peaks with hollow sections on both the left and right. Located at the tip of the Punta Mita peninsula, the wave picks up swell from multiple directions, making it one of the more consistent spots in the Nayarit region. Access can be complicated by the private resort that surrounds it, but boat access or proper arrangements can get you to one of Mexico's best reef breaks.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
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Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (300°)
- Direction range
- 280° - 320°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 15s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ENE (67°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 90°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Access can be restricted by resort. Boat access often easier.
Best Season
Peak: Jun-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Works on both summer SW and winter NW swells.
Getting There
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