Puerto Escondido, Mexico

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8h 6m of daylight left

Sunset at 1:03 AM

Today is the peak

Don't wait — score 9.9 during the 9 AM–10 AM window. Tomorrow doesn't beat it.

GOWorth it

7.9/ 10 · Good

Best time to ride

8 PM–9 PM

Next 12 hours

Rideable and likely fun.

Clean swell

Conditions

Wave

4.1 ft→

Sweet spot 4–12 ft

Period

13s→

Sweet spot 12–18 s

Wind

4 mph S↑

Onshore

Tide

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Session plan

Worth it

Rideable and likely fun.

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Peak window

8 PM–9 PM

Avg score 8.5/10

Why this score

Data-driven read on current conditions.

Wave height4.1 ft

Swell period13s

WindOnshore 4 mph

Current: 4.1 ft @ 13s • 4 mph wind. wave height is in a sweet spot for this spot period has some energy but isn't classic groundswell light wind is keeping things clean wind direction is fighting the banks and shape

Next 12 hours

Peak window 8 PM–9 PM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Workable shoulder-high sets on a 13-second period. Aim for the 8 PM–9 PM window.

5 PM

7.94.1ft

6 PM

7.04.1ft

7 PM

7.04.0ft

8 PM

8.54.0ft

9 PM

8.54.0ft

10 PM

6.03.9ft

11 PM

6.93.9ft

12 AM

6.93.9ft

1 AM

8.03.9ft

2 AM

8.93.9ft

3 AM

9.53.9ft

4 AM

9.53.9ft

Sunrise 12:05 PM Sunset 1:03 AM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

10.0/10

Monday, Jul 20 • 9 AM–10 AM

Wave 4.8 ft

Period 16s

Wind max 8 mph

Temp 73–91°F

Saturday, Jul 18

9.9 / 10

Best: 9 AM–10 AM

Wave: 4.3 ft

Period: 13s

Wind max: 7 mph

Sunday, Jul 19

9.3 / 10

Best: 6 PM–7 PM

Wave: 4.1 ft

Period: 17s

Wind max: 8 mph

Monday, Jul 20

10.0 / 10

Best: 9 AM–10 AM

Wave: 4.8 ft

Period: 16s

Wind max: 8 mph

Tuesday, Jul 21

10.0 / 10

Best: 9 AM–10 AM

Wave: 5.0 ft

Period: 15s

Wind max: 8 mph

Wednesday, Jul 22

9.5 / 10

Best: 9 AM–10 AM

Wave: 4.2 ft

Period: 13s

Wind max: 7 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Saturday, Jul 18	9 AM–10 AM	9.9	4.3 ft	13s	7 mph	72–90°F
Sunday, Jul 19	6 PM–7 PM	9.3	4.1 ft	17s	8 mph	73–92°F
Monday, Jul 20	9 AM–10 AM	10.0	4.8 ft	16s	8 mph	73–91°F
Tuesday, Jul 21	9 AM–10 AM	10.0	5.0 ft	15s	8 mph	73–91°F
Wednesday, Jul 22	9 AM–10 AM	9.5	4.2 ft	13s	7 mph	71–92°F

Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes

Not beginner-friendly today

Beginner basics

Where to go

Zicatela itself ('Mexican Pipeline') is one of the heaviest beach breaks on the planet — not a beginner zone at any size. Carrizalillo, the small protected cove a short drive away, is where lessons happen.

What to avoid

Stay completely out of the main Zicatela lineup. The shorebreak alone has put pros in the hospital, and the rip will pull you straight back outside even if you survive a wipeout.

Best beginner conditions

Skip Zicatela and learn at Carrizalillo or La Punta on small days only. Knee-to-waist S swell, light N wind, mid tide.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Boardshorts / Bikini

Or 2mm top on windy mornings

2mm Springsuit / Shorty

If you get cold easily

Spot notes