La Punta (Puerto Escondido)

Surf Break

La Punta (Puerto Escondido)

Mexico

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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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