El Faro (Salina Cruz)
El Faro in Salina Cruz is a quality reef break offering multiple peaks along the southern Oaxacan coast. The wave provides good options for both lefts and rights, making it a versatile spot in the Salina Cruz corridor. When south swells light up the region, this spot delivers consistent, quality surf.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Direction range
- 165° - 195°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 15s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (22°)
- Offshore range
- 0° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Part of Salina Cruz point break corridor.
Best Season
Peak: May-Oct
Secondary: Apr, Nov
Summer south swells. Part of Salina Cruz corridor.
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