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Barra de la Cruz

Oaxaca Coast, Mexico

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Barra de la Cruz is a world-class right point break that put Mexico's Oaxacan coast on the global surfing map when it hosted a Rip Curl Search event. The wave starts with a dredging barrel section at the top that spits surfers into long, rippable walls perfect for carving turns. When solid south swells line up, the wave offers 200+ meter rides and machine-like perfection. The small fishing village atmosphere adds to the raw, authentic surf trip experience.

10-Day Forecast

Wed5

Poor

1.2mS@9s

9km/h

1.2m@9s

9km/h

Today6

Poor

0.8mS@11s

10km/h

0.8m@11s

10km/h

Fri7

Fair

1.2mS@12s

8km/h

1.2m@12s

8km/h

Sat8

Poor

1.5mS@12s

10km/h

1.5m@12s

10km/h

Sun9

Fair

1.3mSSW@12s

10km/h

1.3m@12s

10km/h

Mon10

Poor

1.3mSSW@12s

10km/h

1.3m@12s

10km/h

Tue11

Poor

1.0mSSW@14s

11km/h

1.0m@14s

11km/h

Wed12

Poor

1.0mSSW@13s

10km/h

1.0m@13s

10km/h

Thu13

Poor

0.8mSSW@15s

10km/h

0.8m@15s

10km/h

Fri14

Fair

1.3mSW@15s

9km/h

1.3m@15s

9km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 6 km/h · PM 9 km/h · High tide at 6am (1.2m)

Swell

1.2m

S(180°)

Score: 10/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 2/25

Wind

9km/h

SSW(208°)

Score: 12/25

Weather

31°C

0.0mm37%

First light 5:36amSunrise 6:06amSunset 6:53pmLast light 7:23pm

Secondary0.2mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:36–11:06am · through highStrike window: 3:14–7:23pm · through highIdeal tide: mid to high

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°C

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2m1.0

sec

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swell

windkm/h

10g14

2g17

12g40

12g36

6g21

2g10

6g21

19g43

10g39

9g36

6g16

7g22

8g26

12g31

11g35

5g12

3g15

8g27

19g43

15g35

4g15

3g16

14g36

19g44

6g45

4g14

2g15

12g33

15g39

16g41

5g15

4g19

13g35

16g39

16g42

8g16

5g25

13g37

13g41

8g40

5g16

6g27

15g39

14g44

10g44

7g17

5g27

15g39

11g42

8g40

tidem

6:53am1.2m

1:05pm0.2m

6:51pm0.9m

1:02am0.0m

7:30am1.2m

1:57pm0.2m

7:36pm0.8m

1:40am0.0m

8:25am1.2m

2:51pm0.2m

8:23pm0.8m

2:30am0.0m

9:20am1.2m

3:50pm0.2m

9:15pm0.8m

3:30am0.0m

10:24am1.2m

4:51pm0.2m

10:23pm0.8m

4:30am0.0m

11:20am1.2m

5:50pm0.2m

5:40am0.0m

12:25pm1.2m

6:55pm0.2m

12:43am0.9m

6:50am0.0m

1:30pm1.2m

7:55pm0.1m

1:51am1.0m

8:00am0.1m

2:25pm1.2m

8:51pm0.0m

2:53am1.1m

9:02am0.0m

3:20pm1.2m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

6:53 am

High tide - 1.16m

1:05 pm

Low tide - 0.17m

6:51 pm

High tide - 0.92m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction21/25

Swell Size10/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind12/25

Raw Score45/100

Adjustments

💨 Gusty Wind-5

📉 Undersized Swell-8

Adjusted Score32/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score32

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: S (185°)
Direction range: 170° - 200°
Size range: 0.9m - 3m
Ideal size: 2.4m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 15s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: NW (315°)
Offshore range: 270° - 340°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid to high

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

5/10

👥 Summer Break (Jul 15 – Aug 31) — expect extra crowds

Access: Dirt road access to small fishing village. Basic accommodations available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Barra de la Cruz?

Barra de la Cruz works best on a mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Barra de la Cruz?

Offshore wind at Barra de la Cruz blows from the NW (315°). Anything in the 270° to 340° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Barra de la Cruz?

Barra de la Cruz wants S swell (170° to 200°) between 0.9m and 3m, with a period of 15s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Barra de la Cruz?

The main season at Barra de la Cruz is May-Oct. A secondary window runs Apr, Nov. Best during southern swell season. World-class conditions April-October.