Point

right

Level 6/10

Punta Colorada

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

🪨Rocks🌀Strong rips

YouTubeWatch on YouTube CustomizeCustomize this spot

Punta Colorada is a quality right point near Puerto Escondido that offers a less crowded alternative to the heavy beach breaks in town. The wave provides long walls with occasional hollow sections, perfect for surfers looking for quality rides without the intensity of Zicatela.

Punta Colorada surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Fair

1.7mSSW@13s

10km/h

1.7m@13s

10km/h

Wed4

Fair

1.6mSSW@12s

8km/h

1.6m@12s

8km/h

Thu5

Fair

1.6mSSW@13s

11km/h

1.6m@13s

11km/h

Fri6

Fair

1.5mSSW@12s

7km/h

1.5m@12s

7km/h

Sat7

Fair

1.3mSSW@12s

7km/h

1.3m@12s

7km/h

Sun8

Fair

1.2mSSW@12s

8km/h

1.2m@12s

8km/h

Mon9

Fair

0.9mSSW@12s

7km/h

0.9m@12s

7km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.8mS@12s

8km/h

0.8m@12s

8km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.6mS@12s

8km/h

0.6m@12s

8km/h

Thu12

Fair

0.9mSSW@15s

8km/h

0.9m@15s

8km/h

5+ days out, less certain

View 2-year historical scores →

Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

Find Flights

Best session: MorningAM 4 km/h · PM 13 km/h · High tide at 8am (0.9m)

Swell

1.7m

SSW(203°)

Score: 25/25

Period

13s

Mid-period swell

Score: 14/25

Wind

10km/h

WSW(253°)

Score: 10/25

Weather

30°C

0.0mm21%

First light 5:56amSunrise 6:26amSunset 5:57pmLast light 6:27pm

Windswell

0.2m@1s

Secondary

0.3m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

Loading map...

Swell1.7m @13s SSW in window

Wind10 km/h WSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

Showing forecast for today · all day

Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:56am–12:38pm · through highStrike window: 4:37–6:27pm · risingIdeal tide: mid to high

6am

9am

12pm

3pm

6pm

6am

9am

12pm

3pm

6pm

6am

9am

12pm

3pm

6pm

6am

9am

12pm

3pm

6pm

6am

9am

12pm

3pm

6pm

6am

9am

12pm

3pm

6pm

6am

9am

12pm

3pm

6pm

6am

9am

12pm

3pm

6pm

6am

9am

12pm

3pm

6pm

6am

9am

12pm

3pm

6pm

°C

24°

31°

33°

31°

29°

23°

30°

31°

28°

24°

30°

31°

30°

27°

23°

29°

32°

30°

28°

23°

30°

32°

31°

28°

22°

30°

31°

28°

22°

30°

32°

31°

29°

23°

28°

32°

31°

29°

23°

27°

32°

31°

28°

24°

28°

31°

28°

2m1.0

sec

12s

13s

12s

14s

12s

13s

12s

13s

12s

11s

12s

13s

12s

11s

12s

11s

12s

16s

15s

swell

windkm/h

5g9

2g12

15g32

17g39

9g25

3g9

4g15

13g31

11g29

8g16

5g10

3g13

17g38

17g39

11g25

3g8

2g13

12g28

10g30

6g16

5g11

1g13

10g27

13g30

7g29

7g13

6g18

12g30

11g30

4g27

7g14

2g14

12g29

8g28

4g27

8g15

4g23

13g31

9g33

3g31

5g10

4g20

13g30

11g33

7g31

6g15

4g23

13g30

11g34

8g33

tidem

2:00am0.1m

8:16am0.9m

2:36pm0.1m

8:47pm0.9m

3:03am0.2m

9:07am0.8m

3:30pm0.2m

9:55pm0.9m

4:21am0.2m

10:12am0.8m

4:23pm0.1m

5:30am0.2m

11:21am0.7m

5:22pm0.2m

6:47am0.2m

12:30pm0.7m

6:22pm0.1m

1:03am1.0m

7:45am0.1m

1:21pm0.6m

7:15pm0.1m

1:52am0.9m

8:38am0.1m

2:15pm0.6m

8:07pm0.1m

2:42am0.9m

9:24am0.0m

3:04pm0.6m

8:54pm0.0m

3:24am0.9m

10:10am0.0m

3:47pm0.6m

9:36pm0.0m

4:06am1.0m

10:45am0.0m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

2:00 am

Low · 0.12m

8:16 am

High · 0.94m

2:36 pm

Low · 0.14m

8:47 pm

High · 0.87m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction19/25

Swell Size25/25

Swell Period14/25

Wind10/25

Raw Score68/100

Adjustments

💨 Gusty Wind-5

Adjusted Score63/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score63

Plan Your Strike

Return flights to PXM, departing today with a 5-day trip window.

Search Flights on Skyscanner

Location & Conditions

Loading map...

Swell1.7m @13s SSW in window

Wind10 km/h WSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

Showing forecast for today · all day

See where's firing right nowToday's best waves worldwide, scored live

Free Strike Report

Know when Central America is about to fire

Get the best strike windows in Central America — and worldwide — in your inbox every Monday & Thursday. Live Strike Scores, the swell behind them, zero fluff.

¿Prefieres español? Recibe el Strike Report en español, gratis →

For real surf travel

Get the full Punta Colorada trip window

Pro unlocks the 10-day forecast window, unlimited alerts, and custom spot tracking that help turn a good-looking surf report into a better travel decision.

See Pro Pricing Track Punta Colorada free

10-day window

See the trip window before flights get expensive.

Unlimited alerts

Let the app watch your score threshold for you.

Custom spots

Track the breaks that actually matter to your travel plans.

Spot Details

CustomizeCustomize this spot

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (195°)
Direction range: 180° - 210°
Size range: 0.9m - 2.4m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: NNE (22°)
Offshore range: 0° - 45°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid to high

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

5/10

Access: Near Puerto Escondido. Less crowded alternative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Punta Colorada?

Punta Colorada is a point break in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, that mostly breaks right. It's also a renowned bodyboarding wave.

What swell works best at Punta Colorada?

Punta Colorada picks up swell from the S round to the SSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 12s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Punta Colorada?

A NNE wind is dead offshore at Punta Colorada, and anything from the N round to the NE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Punta Colorada?

Punta Colorada is at its best around the mid to high tide.

When is the best time of year to surf Punta Colorada?

The most reliable run of swell at Punta Colorada comes May to Oct. There's a second window in Apr and Nov too. Summer swells. Alternative to crowded Zicatela.

How cold is the water at Punta Colorada?

The water at Punta Colorada averages around 28°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Punta Colorada good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (5/10) when it's on. Rocky point entry.

How do I get to Punta Colorada?

The nearest airport on our list is PXM, then it's roughly a 15-minute drive. Near Puerto Escondido. Less crowded alternative.

What other surf spots are near Punta Colorada?

The closest breaks we track are Carrizalillo (2.1 km), Zicatela (Puerto Escondido) (3.6 km) and La Punta (4.0 km), handy when Punta Colorada isn't working.