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
- 1.1m - 1.5m
- 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
Access: Protected beach at Punta Mita. Good for beginners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is La Bahia (Punta Mita)?
La Bahia is a beach break in Punta Mita, Mexico, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at La Bahia (Punta Mita)?
La Bahia picks up swell from the W round to the NW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the WNW. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 0.6m and handles up to about 1.8m, with the sweet spot around 1.1 to 1.5m. Period matters too: aim for 13s or longer, as anything under 10s 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 La Bahia (Punta Mita)?
An E wind is dead offshore at La Bahia, and anything from the ENE round to the ESE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at La Bahia (Punta Mita)?
La Bahia isn't especially fussy about tide and generally works through the cycle, so swell and wind matter more here. Big tides can still change how it breaks, so it's worth checking before you paddle out.
When is the best time of year to surf La Bahia (Punta Mita)?
The most reliable run of swell at La Bahia comes Jun to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Mar too. Year-round waves. Protected from bigger swells.
How cold is the water at La Bahia (Punta Mita)?
The water at La Bahia averages around 26°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is La Bahia (Punta Mita) good for beginners?
Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. Expect a moderate crowd (5/10) when it's on. Generally safe. Protected beach.
How do I get to La Bahia (Punta Mita)?
The nearest airport on our list is PVR, then it's roughly a 45-minute drive. Protected beach at Punta Mita. Good for beginners.
What other surf spots are near La Bahia (Punta Mita)?
The closest breaks we track are Punta Burros (2.5 km), El Faro (Punta Mita) (3.5 km) and La Lancha (3.7 km), handy when La Bahia isn't working. We track 5 spots around Punta Mita in total.
Best Season
Peak: Jun-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Year-round waves. Protected from bigger swells.
Getting There
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