About this break
The mellow left-hand point at the south end of Zicatela — a friendly, longboard-friendly alternative to the Mexican Pipeline. La Punta is a beginner-level left-hand point break near Puerto Escondido in Mexico, delivering fun and forgiving waves for first-timers, improvers and longboarders. It is most consistent from March to October (south swells). All tides; best on a pushing tide. Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully. Make La Punta your home break: discover surf properties for sale near Puerto Escondido with International Surf Properties.
Spot Characteristics
- Location
- Mexico
- Type
- Point break
- Wave Direction
- Left-hand
- Wave Quality
- Fun and forgiving
- Tides
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Consistency
- Consistent, manageable size
- Best Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Suitable For
- Beginner
Considerations
Crowds: Popular with surf schools — busiest on weekends
Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
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