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Level 5/10

Punta Morena (Cozumel)

Cozumel, Mexico
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Punta Morena is the best wave in Caribbean Mexico, coming alive during Norte storm season when cold fronts push E-NE swells into the normally flat Caribbean. Located on Cozumel's east coast, the wave offers a rare chance to surf Mexico's Caribbean side, requiring specific weather patterns but delivering quality reef breaks when conditions align.

10-Day Forecast
Today5
26
Poor
1.3m@9s
13km/h
Thu6
22
Poor
1.1m@8s
9km/h
Fri7
23
Poor
0.8m@9s
8km/h
Sat8
13
Poor
0.7m@6s
7km/h
Sun9
4
Poor
0.8m@6s
11km/h
Mon10
22
Poor
0.9m@9s
10km/h
Tue11
14
Poor
1.0m@8s
12km/h
Wed12
30
Poor
1.2m@7s
8km/h
Thu13
24
Poor
1.2m@7s
11km/h
Fri14
16
Poor
1.2m@8s
14km/h
5+ days out, less certain
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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 13 km/h · PM 16 km/h · Tide at 9am (0.1m)
Swell
1.3m
ESE(115°)
Score: 12/25
Period
9s
Short period / windswell
Score: 8/25
Wind
13km/h
ENE(76°)
Score: 4/25
Weather
29°C
0.4mm68%
First light 5:54amSunrise 6:24amSunset 7:23pmLast light 7:53pm
Windswell0.2m@2sSecondary0.1mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:54–8:40am · droppingStrike window: 9:20am–1:33pm · risingStrike window: 5:40–7:53pm · droppingIdeal tide: mid
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2m1.0
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swell
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9g18
16g38
13g37
17g41
14g32
6g10
8g22
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10g27
12g33
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tidem
1:30am0.2m
9:00am0.1m
3:30pm0.2m
9:30pm0.1m
2:30am0.3m
10:30am0.1m
4:30pm0.2m
10:30pm0.1m
4:00am0.3m
11:10am0.0m
5:30pm0.2m
5:00am0.3m
12:00pm0.0m
6:10pm0.2m
6:00am0.3m
12:50pm0.0m
6:50pm0.2m
6:50am0.3m
1:30pm0.0m
7:30pm0.2m
1:15am0.0m
7:45am0.3m
2:10pm0.0m
8:10pm0.2m
2:10am0.1m
8:15am0.3m
2:30pm0.1m
8:30pm0.3m
2:50am0.0m
9:30am0.3m
3:30pm0.1m
9:10pm0.3m
3:30am0.1m
10:00am0.3m
4:30pm0.1m
Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

1:30 am
High tide - 0.24m
9:00 am
Low tide - 0.10m
3:30 pm
High tide - 0.23m
9:30 pm
Low tide - 0.15m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

26
Poor
Components
Swell Direction7/25
Swell Size12/25
Swell Period8/25
Wind4/25
Raw Score31/100
Adjustments
💨 Gusty Wind-5
Adjusted Score26/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score26
👥 Summer Break

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
ENE (75°)
Direction range
60° - 90°
Size range
0.9m - 2.4m
Ideal size
1.9m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
WSW (247°)
Offshore range
225° - 270°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

2/10

👥 Summer Break (Jul 15 – Aug 31) — expect extra crowds

Access: East side of Cozumel island.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Punta Morena (Cozumel)?

Punta Morena (Cozumel) works best on a mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Punta Morena (Cozumel)?

Offshore wind at Punta Morena (Cozumel) blows from the WSW (247°). Anything in the 225° to 270° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Punta Morena (Cozumel)?

Punta Morena (Cozumel) wants ENE swell (60° to 90°) between 0.9m and 2.4m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Punta Morena (Cozumel)?

The main season at Punta Morena (Cozumel) is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan. A secondary window runs Feb, Mar. Norte storm season. Caribbean surf.

How do I get to Punta Morena (Cozumel)?

Fly into CZM, then allow about 20 minutes by road. East side of Cozumel island.

What kind of wave is Punta Morena (Cozumel)?

Punta Morena (Cozumel) is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan

Secondary: Feb, Mar

Norte storm season. Caribbean surf.

Getting There

Airport
CZM
Drive time
20 min
Data quality
verified

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