La Punta Surf Spot, Mexico
Playa Zicatela, Mexico
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Where is La Punta?
La Punta is a left-hand point break near Playa Zicatela in Mexico. Best season: March - October. Level: Intermediate + Advanced. GPS: 15.8307, -97.0484.
| Location | Playa Zicatela, Mexico |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 15.8307, -97.0484 |
| Wave type | Point Break |
| Direction | Left |
| Wave quality | Excellent |
| Best season | March - October |
| Tide | All Tides |
| Consistency | Very Consistent |
| Skill level | Intermediate + Advanced |
| Crowds | Heavy |
| Property nearby | 3 for sale within 15 km, from $176,000 |
About This Break
La Punta occupies the southern headland of Playa Zicatela and is Puerto Escondido's famous left-hand point break. The headland refracts incoming southern swell, taking some of the raw energy out of Zicatela and reorganizing it into long lefts with barrel sections, steep walls, ramps and workable shoulders. This is perfect for intermediate-to-advanced surfers and gives an ideal range from chest-high through double-overhead.
The wave is dramatically more approachable than Mexican Pipeline, but don't mistake that for uncrowded or easy. La Punta has one of Puerto Escondido's most concentrated lineups, and ISP rates the crowd factor Heavy and local vibe Intimidating.
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Local Knowledge
Rocks, extremely concentrated lineup, long paddle-backs, strong swell and significant local presence.
La Punta: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is La Punta?
La Punta is a left-hand point break near Playa Zicatela in Mexico. Its GPS coordinates are 15.8307, -97.0484.
When is the best time to surf La Punta?
The best season to surf La Punta is March - October. Tide: all Tides. Consistency: very Consistent.
Is La Punta good for beginners?
Not really. La Punta is rated Intermediate + Advanced, so it suits surfers who can already paddle out, read the lineup and take off on their own; beginners should start somewhere gentler. Rocks, extremely concentrated lineup, long paddle-backs, strong swell and significant local presence.
Can you buy property near La Punta?
Yes. There are 3 properties for sale within 15 km of La Punta on International Surf Properties, priced from $176,000. Each listing shows its distance to the break, and you contact the owner or listing agent directly.
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