Surf spot

Las Gatas

Forecast conditions and map view for Las Gatas in Mexico, Guerrero. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Mexico, Guerrero
Coordinates: 17.6204, -101.5535

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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SW	SW	SW	SW	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
Wave period (s)	10.8	10.7	10.5	10.3	10.2	10.1	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.4	11.1	7.2	8.2	8.8	8.7	8.3	8	11.8	7.8	7.5	7.4	7.7	14.1	13.9	13.8	13.7	13.6	13.3	13.2	12.9	12.8	12.4	12.3	12.3	12.1	12.1	11.8	11.7	11.6	11.4	11.4	11.2	11.1	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.6	10.6	10.5	10.5	10.5	10.5	10.4
Wave energy (kJ)	311	305	287	269	243	227	214	210	200	186	172	121	51	89	135	128	102	90	115	77	69	63	68	253	273	295	315	324	340	346	360	352	348	343	337	342	351	325	319	314	295	284	271	256	240	226	213	204	184	174	165	156	148	148	141	125
Wind speed (km/h)	2.3	3.6	3.8	2.8	2.8	7.7	5	2.5	4.6	4.8	5.7	4.3	4	7.4	2.9	0	4.8	6.2	7.4	4.2	9.2	8.9	5.3	4	3.7	6.7	5.3	2.4	7.5	9.4	2.4	3.6	4.3	4.9	4.3	1.8	9.4	11.1	6.1	4.4	4.7	5	4.7	1.8	9.4	11.4	6.1	3.4	5.4	5.1	5.9	2.5	9.2	8.4	3.8	4.3
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Las Gatas is a beach in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, better known as a calm, scenic swimming and snorkeling spot than a classic big-wave surf break. It sits in a protected bay just across from the main town, with clear, warm water and a reef that helps keep the surf generally small and mellow.

Surf feel

Wave size: Usually small to moderate; often more of a longboard or beginner-friendly wave than a heavy performance break.
Consistency: Depends on swell direction and season, but the bay and reef tend to soften the energy.
Best for: Beginners, longboarders, cruisy sessions, and anyone who likes a scenic, relaxed lineup.
Limitations: Not known for powerful, world-class surf; the reef and shallow areas can make it less forgiving when conditions get bigger.

Conditions

Water: Warm year-round.
Bottom: Reef/sand mix in the area, with reef influence near the beach.
Crowd: Can be busy because Las Gatas is a popular day-trip destination.
Access: Usually reached by boat or a coastal walk from Zihuatanejo.

Overall vibe

Las Gatas is more about laid-back tropical beauty than hardcore surfing. If you want a mellow paddle, a scenic beach day, or easy waves on a longboard, it can be a fun stop. If you’re chasing serious surf, nearby Guerrero spots are usually better bets.