La Punta – Playa Zicatela and Surf forecast

Located in Western Oaxaca, Mexico, La Punta is the slightly mellower spot in Puerto Escondido that offers up a still powerful left-hand point break at the Southern end of Playa Zicatela. The point is known the be fast and strong, with some makeable sections good for manoeuvres. The waves here are challenging and break for up to 200 meters over a rock and sand bottom.

What are the best surf conditions for La Punta?

Gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if smaller and a shortboard then step up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will get insanely crowded (9/10). The best winds are from the East. The best swells are from the South, Southwest, and More...