The Surf Window

Punta Mita

Nayarit, Mexico

Reef breakAdvanced

The remote tip of Banderas Bay hosts some of Nayarit's most exclusive and high-quality reef breaks, a premier surf destination surrounded by luxury resorts and pristine Pacific coast.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

N

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

April–October

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The Wave

Type

Right (primary) and left options

Bottom

Reef

Shape

High-quality reef waves with open faces and hollow sections, multiple breaks around the point

Length

80–200m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: The reef is shallow in sections and the waves are powerful, experience is required.

Hazards

  • •Shallow reef sections at lower tides
  • •Access issues, much of the point is controlled by resort properties
  • •Boat access required for the outer breaks

Local Tips

  • •El Faro (The Lighthouse) break is the most accessible; La Lancha and the outer breaks need boat access.
  • •High season (November–March) sees consistent NW swells and light morning offshores.

Location

Map showing the location of Punta Mita in Nayarit, Mexico

20.7814, -105.5294