The Surf Window

Barra de la Cruz

Oaxaca, Mexico

Point breakAdvanced

A remote, world-class right-hand point break in deepest Oaxaca, Barra de la Cruz briefly hosted a WSL Championship Tour event and remains one of Mexico's most pristine and perfect waves.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalSSW (195°)
WindowSSE–WSW (150°–240°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

N

Offshore

Tide

Mid

LowMidHigh

Season

April–October

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Rock and sand

Shape

Long, walling rights with excellent shape, multiple sections linking on a quality swell

Length

200–400m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: The wave is fast and demanding, the rocky entry and length of the ride require fitness and experience.

Hazards

  • •Rocky entry and exit
  • •Remote location, medical facilities are over an hour away
  • •Community-managed access (respect local protocols and fees)
  • •Occasional territorial localism

Local Tips

  • •The village of Barra de la Cruz charges a modest access fee, pay it respectfully; it supports the community.
  • •Bring everything you need: food, water, and spare leashes. The nearest town is a long bumpy drive.

Location

Map showing the location of Barra de la Cruz in Oaxaca, Mexico

15.7208, -96.1481