Punta Chivo
Punta Chivo is one of the excellent right point breaks in the Salina Cruz corridor, an area known for its concentration of quality waves along the southern Oaxacan coast. The wave offers long walls with occasional barrel sections, breaking over a rocky point. It's part of a zone where multiple points can be surfed depending on swell direction and size, making it an ideal base for a Mexico surf trip during the summer swell season.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- S (175°)
- Direction range
- 160° - 190°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 15s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (22°)
- Offshore range
- 0° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
👥 Summer Break (Jul 15 – Aug 31) — expect extra crowds
Access: Part of Salina Cruz point break corridor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Punta Chivo?
Punta Chivo works best on a low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Punta Chivo?
Offshore wind at Punta Chivo 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 Punta Chivo?
Punta Chivo wants S swell (160° to 190°) between 0.9m and 2.4m, with a period of 15s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Punta Chivo?
The main season at Punta Chivo is May-Oct. A secondary window runs Apr, Nov. Summer south swells. Salina Cruz corridor.
How do I get to Punta Chivo?
Fly into HUX, then allow about 120 minutes by road. Part of Salina Cruz point break corridor.
What kind of wave is Punta Chivo?
Punta Chivo is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Oct
Secondary: Apr, Nov
Summer south swells. Salina Cruz corridor.
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