La Lancha
La Lancha is a powerful left reef break near Punta Mita that gets heavy when size fills in. The wave offers hollow sections over shallow reef, demanding respect and experience. It's one of the more challenging waves in the Nayarit area but rewards committed surfers with quality barrels.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (300°)
- Direction range
- 280° - 320°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 15s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ENE (67°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 90°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
5/10
Access: Near Punta Mita. Boat access also common.
Best Season
Peak: Jun-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Works year-round with different swell directions.
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