La Lancha
Nayarit, Mexico
Point breakIntermediate
A semi-secret right-hand point break hiding in a cove south of Sayulita, La Lancha has longer, cleaner waves than its famous neighbour with a fraction of the crowd.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft
Wind
N
Offshore
Tide
Mid
LowMidHigh
Season
April–October
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right
Bottom
Sand and rock
Shape
Longer, more consistent walls than Sayulita, peeling nicely on solid NW and south swells
Length
100–250m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: The wave is more powerful and longer than Sayulita, a natural progression from the main beach.
Hazards
- •Access via dirt road or a 20-minute boat ride from Sayulita
- •Rocky point entry at low tide
- •Limited facilities at the beach
Local Tips
- •The boat taxi from Sayulita is the easiest approach, ask at the beach for current operators.
- •La Lancha is best on a solid 4–6ft NW swell that Sayulita would struggle to handle.
Location
20.8169, -105.4178