Beginner Surf Spots in Mexico
16 surf breaks we map are rated for beginner surfers in Mexico: Calafia, Carrizalillo, Dimas Rivermouth, La Boca, Las Gaviotas, Playa Linda, Playa Majahua and Playa Manzanilla and 8 more.
Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
- Beach breaks
- 9
- Point breaks
- 4
- Reef breaks
- 2
The beginner breaks
Best months are filled in where the break states a season. Open a break for its map, photos and the property nearest the lineup.
- Calafia
Playas de Rosarito
- Wave
- Point Break / Rock Reef · Right
- Level
- Beginner + Intermediate; advanced surfers when large
- Season
- June–September
- Tide
- Mid to High / Rising
- Watch out
- Submerged Rocks • Rocky Entry and Exit • Strong Currents on Solid South Swells • Cliff Access • Variable Water Quality • Larger-Swell Power
- Carrizalillo
Puerto Escondido
- Wave
- Beach Break / Cove · Left & Right / A-frame
- Level
- Beginner + Intermediate
- Season
- March–October
- Tide
- All Tides
- Watch out
- Rocks, rips, surf-school traffic, longboards and the substantial staircase used to access the beach.
- Dimas Rivermouth
Sinaloa
- Wave
- Beach Break / Rivermouth · Left / Right
- Level
- Beginner to Intermediate
- La Boca
Playa Majahua
- Wave
- Left / Right
- Level
- Beginner - Intermediate
- Season
- October–March
- Tide
- Mid Tide
- Watch out
- Rips • Shifting Sandbars • Rivermouth Currents • Rain Runoff • Shorebreak • Changing Peaks
- Las Gaviotas
Playas de Rosarito
- Wave
- Reef Break / Rocky Point · Right
- Level
- Beginner + Intermediate; experienced surfers when large
- Season
- June–October; surfable year-round
- Swell
- S • SW • W • WNW
- Tide
- All Tides; Mid/Rising preferred
- Watch out
- Rocky Reef • Sea Urchins • Slippery Rocks • Stronger Currents on Large Swells • Restricted Access • Cold Water • Variable Water Quality
- Playa Linda
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
- Wave
- Point break · Left
- Level
- All levels
- Season
- May–October, with year-round opportunities
- Swell
- SW - W - WNW
- Tide
- All tides; rising tide can be favorable
- Watch out
- Rocks, rip currents, and runoff after heavy rain
- Playa Majahua
La Majahua
- Wave
- Beach Break · Left / Right
- Level
- Beginner / Intermediate
- Season
- April - October
- Tide
- Mid Tide
- Watch out
- Rips • Shifting Sandbars • Rocky Outcrops • Shorebreak • Larger-Swell Currents • Changing Peaks
- Playa Manzanilla
Puerto Ángel
- Wave
- Beach Break / Sandbar · Right / Left
- Level
- Beginner - Intermediate
- Season
- April - October
- Tide
- Mid to High Tide
- Watch out
- Swell shadow • shifting sandbars • fishing/boat activity in the broader Puerto Ángel area • stronger currents on large swells • beachgoers and swimmers • limited wave consistency.
- San Augustin
Bahía San Agustín
- Wave
- Beach Break / Sandbar · Left / Right / A-frame
- Level
- Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
- Season
- April – November
- Tide
- All Tides
- Watch out
- Large swell required • shifting sandbars • remote/rough-road access • powerful surf when large • sharks
- Troncones Beach
Troncones
- Wave
- Beach break · Right / Left
- Level
- Intermediate, with Beginners when small and Advanced surfers when larger
- Season
- March – October
- Tide
- Mid - High Tide
- Watch out
- Rocks/Boulders • Rips • Shifting Sandbars • Shorebreak • Heavy When Large • Avoid Rocky Low Tide
- Sayulita
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Beginner
- Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- La Saladita
La Majahua
- Wave
- Point break · Left-hand
- Level
- Beginner to Advanced
- Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and a current run around the point, so plan your entry and exit. It gets busy with surf schools and longboarders on weekends; share the long rides and do not drop in.
- La Punta
- Wave
- Point break · Left-hand
- Level
- Beginner
- Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
- La Lancha
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Beginner
- Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- San Blas
Matanchén
- Wave
- Point break · Right-hand
- Level
- Beginner
- Season
- May to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
- Cerritos
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Beginner
- Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars, and the shorebreak gets punchy on bigger swells. The beach is busy with surf schools; give lessons room.
Other levels in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Where can beginner surfers surf in Mexico?
16 surf breaks we map are rated for beginner surfers in Mexico: Calafia, Carrizalillo, Dimas Rivermouth, La Boca, Las Gaviotas, Playa Linda, Playa Majahua and Playa Manzanilla and 8 more.
When is the best time for beginner surfers to surf Mexico?
The beginner-rated breaks we map in Mexico are mostly at their best in May to October.
What kind of waves are the beginner surf spots in Mexico?
Of the 16 beginner breaks we map in Mexico, 9 are beach breaks, 4 are point breaks and 2 are reef breaks. Sand-bottom beach breaks are the most forgiving place to fall.