Surf spot

Playa Linda

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Country: Mexico, Guerrero
Coordinates: 17.6639, -101.6531

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.7	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	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	0.9	0.9
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	12.7	12.3	11.5	11.2	10.9	10.9	10.8	10.7	10.7	10.6	10.4	10.1	10.1	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.6	11.3	8.3	8.3	8.8	8.7	8.4	8.2	7.7	7.9	7.8	7.5	7.5	7.2	7	13.4	13.9	13.6	13.4	13.3	13.2	13	12.8	12.7	12.5	12.3	12.2	11.9	11.8	11.7	11.6	11.4	11.3	11.2	11.1	11	10.9	11	10.9
Wave energy (kJ)	529	496	461	411	389	377	370	349	330	313	294	253	265	248	235	222	211	197	134	102	105	163	145	132	108	80	92	81	77	71	69	65	232	262	284	293	299	319	325	325	336	338	340	332	330	322	317	300	281	276	261	246	232	221	214	192
Wind speed (km/h)	4.5	3.3	4.8	2.1	7.9	9.4	8.7	4.3	2.7	4.3	5.7	5.5	6.5	7.9	4.1	1.9	4.2	4.8	6	4	7.6	11.3	6.3	1.5	5.9	6.6	5.5	1.5	9	9.2	6.1	2.9	5.1	5.9	5.6	3.6	4.7	11	8.4	4.9	4.2	5.2	5.1	0.8	9.2	10.2	5.2	4.7	5	5.3	5	4.8	9.1	12.6	6.2	3.1
Wind direction	NNEGlassy	NNEGlassy	ENEGlassy	ENEGlassy	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WOnshore	NNWGlassy	NNWGlassy	ENEGlassy	ENECross-off	ESEOffshore	SCross-off	SSWCross	SSWGlassy	ESEGlassy	ENEGlassy	ENEGlassy	ENECross-off	ENEGlassy	SWCross-on	SCross	SSECross-off	ENEGlassy	NECross-off	NECross-off	NNECross	SEGlassy	SWCross-on	SSWCross	SWCross-on	NNEGlassy	NECross-off	NECross-off	NNECross	NGlassy	WGlassy	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	NNWGlassy	NNEGlassy	NECross-off	NECross-off	SSWGlassy	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	NNEGlassy	NNECross	NNECross	NNECross	WNWGlassy	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WOnshore	NNWGlassy

Playa Linda, Guerrero, Mexico is a scenic beach break on Mexico’s Pacific coast, known for its warm water, mellow tropical setting, and generally easy access from nearby Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. It’s a popular spot for surfers who want a more relaxed lineup than some of the heavier point or reef breaks in the region.

Surf character

Type: Mostly beach break
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy when conditions line up, but usually more forgiving than elite point breaks
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers on smaller days; intermediates and experienced surfers on better swells
Crowds: Can get busy, especially when conditions are good and on weekends/holidays

Conditions

Swell exposure: Picks up Pacific swell well, especially during the main surf season
Best season: Typically summer to early fall for more consistent southern hemisphere and tropical swell energy
Water: Warm year-round, so boardshorts or a thin rashguard are often enough
Wind/tides: Like many beach breaks, it can be sensitive to wind and sandbar shifts; tide can significantly affect wave shape

What to expect

Longer, softer walls on smaller days
More speed and occasional hollow sections when swell gets up
Sandbars can change the break from mellow to rippable depending on recent conditions

Setting

Playa Linda has a classic tropical beach vibe, with palm-lined shoreline, resorts and local beach activity nearby, making it a convenient and laid-back surf destination rather than a remote surf camp feel.