Surf spot

La Bonfil

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Country: Mexico, Guerrero
Coordinates: 16.7436, -99.7586

Metric
Metric	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00
Wave height (m)	1.3	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.4	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	SSW	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	10.8	11.4	10.9	10.8	10.3	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.7	9.6	9.3	9.1	9.6	8.5	8.7	8.6	8.3	8	8.4	15.1	7.4	7.2	10.1	14.3	14.3	13.8	13.6	13.2	12.9	11.3	11.4	11.5	11.4	11.3	11	10.7	10.5	11.7	11.5	11.4	11.3	11.2	11.2	11	10.9	10.9	10.7	10.7	10.6	10.4	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.2
Wave energy (kJ)	367	222	203	187	170	258	256	236	225	215	194	179	163	133	145	142	122	104	100	80	74	59	117	291	319	354	385	389	406	428	443	447	443	459	448	445	420	368	356	338	320	304	279	262	247	230	218	211	188	185	175	166	158	151	144	133
Wind speed (km/h)	7.5	6.3	6	4	11	15.8	12.2	8.4	2.1	8.1	7.9	6.4	12.5	14.6	6.8	4.1	5.2	7.3	6.4	4.5	6.6	10.7	7.5	3.3	6.9	6.4	6.6	2.5	14.6	16	10.5	6.1	6.2	7.2	6.7	4.4	16.6	21.2	18.4	9.7	4.6	6.1	6.5	5.2	11.5	21.3	16.6	8.9	5.1	6.2	7.1	6.1	14.7	17.6	12.5	5.2
Wind direction	NWCross	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNEGlassy	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	NNEGlassy	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NEOffshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	WSWOnshore	NEGlassy	ENEOffshore	ENEOffshore	NNECross-off	NNEGlassy	SWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	NNEGlassy	NEOffshore	NECross-off	NNECross-off	NWGlassy	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	NWCross-on	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NGlassy	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	NNWGlassy	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	NCross	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NEOffshore	SWCross-on	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	NWCross-on

La Bonfil, Guerrero, Mexico is a well-known beach break on the Pacific coast near Acapulco, popular with both local surfers and travelers looking for consistent waves in a laid-back setting.

Quick description

Wave type: Mostly a sand-bottom beach break
Best for: Beginner to intermediate surfers, though it can offer stronger, punchier waves when conditions line up
Wave quality: Can be fun and hollow at times, but often changes with sandbars and swell direction
Crowds: Can get busy, especially on good swell days and weekends
Vibe: Local, relaxed, and classic Mexican beach-town surf atmosphere

Conditions

Swell: Picks up Pacific swell well, especially during the warmer months and hurricane season swells
Wind: Offshore winds can clean it up nicely early in the morning
Tide: Often tide-sensitive; different sandbars may work better at mid to low tide depending on the setup

What to expect

La Bonfil can produce fun rights and lefts along a shifting beachbreak peak. On smaller days it’s approachable and forgiving, while bigger swells can make it fast and powerful. Because it’s sand-based, the shape can change from day to day.

Nearby note

It’s close to Acapulco, so it’s one of the more accessible surf spots in the region, with surf culture that mixes local riders, fishing village energy, and beachgoers.