La Punta
Puerto Escondido · Mexico
Point, left-handergood for intermediatesboard rental nearby
Long left along the rocks at Zicatela's south end, far softer than the main wave. Best wind — NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Point, left-hander |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 15.8425, -97.0435 |
FAQ
Is La Punta good for beginners?
La Punta is a spot for intermediates. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for La Punta today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#puerto-escondido/la-punta-escondido. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Puerto Escondido
- Chacahua — Point, right-hander, intermediates
- Bacocho — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Carrizalillo — surf spot, beginners
- Playa Marinero — Beach break in a bay, beginners
- Zicatela (Mexican Pipeline) — surf spot, advanced surfers