Located in Nayarit, Mexico, Aticama is a quality left-hand point break that offers up rippable lefts perfect for shortboarders and longboarders alike. Watch out for sharks. This wave requires a little bit of skill and can break up to 200 meters (656 feet).
What are the best surf conditions for Aticama?
gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if smaller and a shortboard as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will generally have a crew on it (6/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the South, Southwest, and West. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini in the summer when water temperatures rise to 31°C (88°F). In the winter, wear the same as the water temperatures only drop to 22°C (72°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
