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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.

Barra de la Cruz surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Fair

1.6mSSW@13s

8km/h

1.6m@13s

8km/h

Wed4

Fair

1.6mSSW@12s

8km/h

1.6m@12s

8km/h

Thu5

Fair

1.6mSSW@13s

12km/h

1.6m@13s

12km/h

Fri6

Fair

1.4mSSW@13s

9km/h

1.4m@13s

9km/h

Sat7

Fair

1.3mSSW@12s

9km/h

1.3m@12s

9km/h

Sun8

Fair

1.1mSSW@12s

9km/h

1.1m@12s

9km/h

Mon9

Fair

0.9mS@12s

9km/h

0.9m@12s

9km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.8mS@12s

10km/h

0.8m@12s

10km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.7mS@11s

8km/h

0.7m@11s

8km/h

Thu12

Fair

0.8mSSW@15s

9km/h

0.8m@15s

9km/h

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 5 km/h · PM 7 km/h · High tide at 8am (1.1m)

Swell

1.6m

SSW(195°)

Score: 21/25

Period

13s

Mid-period swell

Score: 10/25

Wind

8km/h

SSE(157°)

Score: 13/25

Weather

30°C

0.0mm7%

First light 5:51amSunrise 6:21amSunset 5:53pmLast light 6:23pm

Windswell

—

Secondary

0.2m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.6m @13s SSW in window

Wind8 km/h SSE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:51am–12:40pm · through highStrike window: 4:41–6:23pm · risingIdeal tide: mid to high

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windkm/h

5g9

5g18

13g36

9g32

5g18

8g16

2g13

14g36

11g35

7g21

5g9

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tidem

2:10am0.2m

8:20am1.1m

2:40pm0.2m

9:00pm1.0m

3:13am0.2m

9:23am1.0m

3:43pm0.2m

10:10pm1.0m

4:30am0.2m

10:36am0.9m

4:42pm0.2m

5:42am0.2m

11:43am0.9m

5:36pm0.2m

6:50am0.2m

12:42pm0.8m

6:30pm0.1m

1:06am1.1m

7:45am0.1m

1:30pm0.8m

7:19pm0.1m

1:50am1.1m

8:35am0.0m

2:16pm0.8m

8:08pm0.1m

2:35am1.1m

9:16am0.0m

3:03pm0.8m

8:51pm0.1m

3:16am1.1m

9:55am0.0m

3:48pm0.8m

9:35pm0.1m

4:00am1.1m

10:35am0.0m

4:24pm0.8m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

2:10 am

Low · 0.16m

8:20 am

High · 1.05m

2:40 pm

Low · 0.16m

9:00 pm

High · 1.03m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction18/25

Swell Size21/25

Swell Period10/25

Wind13/25

Raw Score62/100

Adjustments

💨 Gusty Wind-5

Adjusted Score57/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score57

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Location & Conditions

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Wind8 km/h SSE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: S (185°)
Direction range: 170° - 200°
Size range: 0.9m - 3m
Ideal size: 1.8m - 2.5m
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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Barra de la Cruz?

Barra de la Cruz is a point break in Oaxaca Coast, Mexico, that mostly breaks right.

What swell works best at Barra de la Cruz?

Barra de la Cruz picks up swell from the S round to the SSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the S. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.8 to 2.5m. Period matters too: aim for 15s or longer, as anything under 12s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Barra de la Cruz?

A NW wind is dead offshore at Barra de la Cruz, and anything from the W round to the NNW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Barra de la Cruz?

Barra de la Cruz is at its best around the mid to high tide.

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

The most reliable run of swell at Barra de la Cruz comes May to Oct. There's a second window in Apr and Nov too. Best during southern swell season. World-class conditions April-October.

How cold is the water at Barra de la Cruz?

The water at Barra de la Cruz averages around 28°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Barra de la Cruz good for beginners?

Not really. It's rated 7/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. Expect a moderate crowd (5/10) when it's on. Rocky point entry. Remote location. Bring supplies.

How do I get to Barra de la Cruz?

The nearest airport on our list is HUX, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive. Dirt road access to small fishing village. Basic accommodations available.