Pascuales
Pascuales is Mexico's other world-class heavy beach break, rivaling Puerto Escondido for raw power and barrel quality. The wave breaks over a steep sand bottom that creates thick, heavy barrels that can reach triple overhead on solid swells. The takeoff zone is known for its violence—massive A-frames that detonate with board-snapping power. Less crowded than Zicatela but equally consequential, Pascuales is a proving ground for experienced tube riders.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (220°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 240°
- Size range
- 1.8m - 6m
- Ideal size
- 4.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (22°)
- Offshore range
- 0° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
4/10
👥 Summer Break (Jul 15 – Aug 31) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access from small village. Basic accommodations nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Pascuales?
Pascuales 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 Pascuales?
Offshore wind at Pascuales blows from the NNE (22°). Anything in the 0° to 45° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Pascuales?
Pascuales wants SW swell (200° to 240°) between 1.8m and 6m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Pascuales?
The main season at Pascuales is May-Oct. A secondary window runs Apr, Nov. Summer swells. Can handle massive surf.
How do I get to Pascuales?
Fly into ZLO, then allow about 60 minutes by road. Beach access from small village. Basic accommodations nearby.
What kind of wave is Pascuales?
Pascuales is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 9/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Oct
Secondary: Apr, Nov
Summer swells. Can handle massive surf.
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