Surf spot

Chen Rio

Forecast conditions and map view for Chen Rio in Mexico, Gulf, Isla-do-cozumel. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Mexico, Gulf, Isla-do-cozumel
Coordinates: 20.3308, -86.9203

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Wave energy (kJ)	32	31	30	32	14	18	31	38	61	78	71	47	80	96	102	94	92	87	84	57	86	84	79	76	73	72	73	70	65	64	58	54	49	49	45	41	40	38	34	24	23	19	18	17	16	15	13	20	19	20	18	20	20	15	15	15
Wind speed (km/h)	10.7	11.3	10.3	10.4	15.5	12.6	10.9	12.6	15.6	15.3	15.1	14.8	12.5	10.2	10.8	11.5	10.3	9.1	7.9	11.8	13	15.9	12.1	9.7	9.4	8.7	7.6	9.8	13	13.6	12.1	12.2	12.3	10.7	8.7	10.5	13.8	16.5	14.8	12	9.4	7.8	6.8	6.8	10.6	10.9	11.8	9	9.9	7.3	5.4	5.4	7	11.9	13.7	12.6
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Chen Rio is a small, scenic surf/shorebreak spot on the east coast of Cozumel, Mexico, facing the open Caribbean rather than the Gulf. It’s known more for its beach break and bodyboarding/shorebreak waves than for consistent long surf sessions.

What it’s like

Type: Beach break / shorebreak
Consistency: Usually small and fickle
Wave quality: Can be fun when a strong east or northeast swell wraps in
Crowds: Typically light
Best for: Intermediate surfers, bodyboarders, and anyone looking for a scenic, low-key session

Conditions

The spot works best when swell direction is correct and winds are light offshore or calm
Because it faces the open Caribbean, it can get too exposed or too wavy for swimming during larger swell events
Outside of swell windows, it’s often flat or only knee-to-waist high

Bottom line

Chen Rio is a beautiful, remote-feeling beach with occasional surfable waves, but it’s not a reliable classic surf destination. It’s better thought of as a bonus spot for when conditions line up.