Troncones
Guerrero, Mexico
Beach breakIntermediate
A quiet fishing village north of Ixtapa on Mexico's Guerrero coast, Troncones is an off-the-beaten-path beach break destination with a raw, wild Pacific vibe and surprisingly powerful surf.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalSSW (195°)
WindowSSE–WSW (150°–240°)
Size4-8ft
Wind
N
Offshore
Tide
Any
LowMidHigh
Season
April–October
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Both
Bottom
Sand
Shape
Powerful, punchy peaks with occasional hollow sections, exposed to open Pacific swells
Length
30–80m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: The wave has real power and the beach is exposed, intermediate ocean skills and surf awareness are needed.
Hazards
- •Strong rip currents
- •Remote location, nearest hospital is in Zihuatanejo
- •Limited rescue support
Local Tips
- •Troncones is one of the few beach breaks in Mexico that receives both NW winter swells and summer southern hemisphere pulses.
- •The point break at the north end of the beach is worth checking for more organised waves on larger swells.
Location
17.9619, -101.7003