La Bahia (Punta Mita)
La Bahia is a protected beach break at Punta Mita that offers beginner-friendly waves when conditions elsewhere are too big. The wave provides a safe environment for learning and longboarding, making it popular with surf schools and those new to the sport.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- WNW (295°)
- Direction range
- 280° - 310°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.4m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 120°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
5/10
👥 Summer Break (Jul 15 – Aug 31) — expect extra crowds
Access: Protected beach at Punta Mita. Good for beginners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at La Bahia (Punta Mita)?
La Bahia (Punta Mita) handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at La Bahia (Punta Mita)?
Offshore wind at La Bahia (Punta Mita) blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 60° to 120° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at La Bahia (Punta Mita)?
La Bahia (Punta Mita) wants WNW swell (280° to 310°) between 0.6m and 1.8m, with a period of 13s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf La Bahia (Punta Mita)?
The main season at La Bahia (Punta Mita) is Jun-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Year-round waves. Protected from bigger swells.
How do I get to La Bahia (Punta Mita)?
Fly into PVR, then allow about 45 minutes by road. Protected beach at Punta Mita. Good for beginners.
What kind of wave is La Bahia (Punta Mita)?
La Bahia (Punta Mita) is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.
Best Season
Peak: Jun-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Year-round waves. Protected from bigger swells.
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