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
Swell Requirements
- 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
Access: Protected beach at Punta Mita. Good for beginners.
Best Season
Peak: Jun-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Year-round waves. Protected from bigger swells.
Getting There
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