Punta Encomienda Surf Spot, Mexico
Cerro Hermoso, Mexico
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Quick answer
Where is Punta Encomienda?
Punta Encomienda is a sandbar / beach break near Cerro Hermoso in Mexico. Best season: April - October. Level: Advanced / Expert. GPS: 15.9674, -97.5373.
| Location | Cerro Hermoso, Mexico |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 15.9674, -97.5373 |
| Wave type | Sandbar / Beach Break |
| Direction | Left / Right |
| Wave quality | Excellent |
| Best season | April - October |
| Tide | All Tides |
| Consistency | Very Consistent |
| Skill level | Advanced / Expert |
| Crowds | Low to Moderate |
About This Break
Punta Encomienda is an exposed and remarkably consistent sandbar break on Oaxaca’s Pacific coast, northwest of Puerto Escondido and near the Chacahua coastal zone. Unlike Oaxaca’s better-known right-hand points, Punta Encomienda produces powerful lefts and rights over sand. Surf-Forecast rates the break 4/5, calls it very consistent, and identifies clean southerly groundswell with northerly offshore wind as the optimum setup.
The wave is known for steep drops, considerable power, hollow sections and maneuverable ramps. WannaSurf describes rides generally under 150 meters, with the wave beginning to work below 3 feet and holding 8 feet+, and considers it a wave for experienced surfers.
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Local Knowledge
Strong rips • jetties/structures • powerful surf • heavy drops • shifting sandbars • remote location • experienced-surfer conditions. Surf-Forecast specifically flags rips and jetties as hazards.
Punta Encomienda: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Punta Encomienda?
Punta Encomienda is a sandbar / beach break near Cerro Hermoso in Mexico. Its GPS coordinates are 15.9674, -97.5373.
When is the best time to surf Punta Encomienda?
The best season to surf Punta Encomienda is April - October. Tide: all Tides. Consistency: very Consistent.
Is Punta Encomienda good for beginners?
Not really. Punta Encomienda is rated Advanced / Expert, so it suits surfers who can already paddle out, read the lineup and take off on their own; beginners should start somewhere gentler. Strong rips • jetties/structures • powerful surf • heavy drops • shifting sandbars • remote location • experienced-surfer conditions. Surf-Forecast specifically flags rips and jetties as hazards.
Can you buy property near Punta Encomienda?
Nothing is listed within 15 km of Punta Encomienda right now, but there are 85 properties for sale elsewhere in Mexico on International Surf Properties.
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