Surf spot

El Galeon

Forecast conditions and map view for El Galeon 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: 20.4599, -86.8038

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Wave period (s)	5.8	5.8	5.8	5	4.9	4.9	5	5.3	5.4	5.1	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	6.1	6.3	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6.2	6.2	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.1	5	5	5.3	5.3	5.1	5.2	5.2	5.5	5.5	5.5	5	5.1	5.1	4.9	5	5.2
Wave energy (kJ)	44	42	43	38	42	42	46	54	90	96	88	78	85	99	126	120	93	87	92	96	96	91	84	80	80	79	93	86	64	62	57	52	51	56	52	49	47	44	42	37	34	30	34	29	23	22	20	23	23	21	21	21	23	20	21	24
Wind speed (km/h)	13.1	12.5	12.6	12.7	15.8	13.7	12.3	15.6	17.6	16.8	15.8	15	13.5	11.1	12.3	13.7	12.4	11.6	9.7	14.8	14.7	17.4	13.5	12.8	12.2	10.1	8.6	13	15.2	15.8	12.9	16.9	16.5	15.1	10.2	13	15.5	20.6	17.6	14.8	12.4	9.1	7.8	10.4	11.8	15.4	13.3	11.2	11.9	8.7	6.2	4	8.8	16.2	15.5	16
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El Galeón, on Isla Cozumel in Mexico’s Gulf/Caribbean waters, is a lesser-known surf spot with a laid-back, adventurous feel. Cozumel is better known for diving and snorkeling than for consistent surf, so conditions here tend to be more seasonal and highly dependent on swell direction, wind, and storm systems.

What it’s like

Wave type: Usually a beach-break style setup rather than a highly polished point or reef wave.
Consistency: Low to moderate — surf is not reliable year-round.
Best conditions: Typically when north or northeast swell wraps into the island, often during storm season or cold-front periods.
Wave quality: Can range from fun and crumbly to surprisingly clean when the wind is right.
Crowds: Generally light, since Cozumel is not a major surf destination.

Water and environment

Water temperature: Warm year-round, so a rash guard or thin spring suit is usually enough.
Environment: Tropical, with clear water and a scenic island backdrop.
Hazards: Watch for reefs, rocks, and strong currents depending on the exact setup and swell size.

Best for

Intermediate surfers looking for a fun, uncrowded session
Travelers already on Cozumel who want to check surf when conditions line up
Anyone comfortable with variable and somewhat unpredictable waves