Puerto Arista
Puerto Arista is Mexico's southernmost Pacific surf zone, a beach break in Chiapas that catches summer swells heading toward Central America. The remote location and tropical climate create a unique surf experience far from the more developed Mexican coast, offering consistent waves for those willing to venture to the country's frontier.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Direction range
- 165° - 195°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (22°)
- Offshore range
- 0° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
29°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
👥 Summer Break (Jul 15 – Aug 31) — expect extra crowds
Access: Southernmost surf zone on Mexican Pacific.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Puerto Arista?
Puerto Arista 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 Puerto Arista?
Offshore wind at Puerto Arista 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 Puerto Arista?
Puerto Arista wants S swell (165° to 195°) between 0.9m and 2.4m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Puerto Arista?
The main season at Puerto Arista is May-Oct. A secondary window runs Apr, Nov. Summer swells. Southernmost Pacific surf zone.
How do I get to Puerto Arista?
Fly into TAP, then allow about 120 minutes by road. Southernmost surf zone on Mexican Pacific.
What kind of wave is Puerto Arista?
Puerto Arista is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Oct
Secondary: Apr, Nov
Summer swells. Southernmost Pacific surf zone.
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