Surf spot

Playa Bonita

Forecast conditions and map view for Playa Bonita 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: 20.3460, -86.9053

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Wave period (s)	5.8	5.8	6	5.8	4.3	5	5.1	5.3	5.8	5.1	5.3	5.5	5.6	5.7	5.8	5.9	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.6	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.6	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.7	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.6	5.5	5.5	5	5.1	5.2	5	5.1	5.2
Wave energy (kJ)	42	40	39	41	24	41	48	45	74	93	85	80	100	120	123	118	114	109	105	101	106	101	95	92	89	91	89	86	80	76	70	65	60	61	57	53	51	49	45	40	40	36	32	28	27	25	23	24	24	23	22	23	23	22	24	25
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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Playa Bonita (Isla Cozumel, Mexico / Gulf of Mexico) is generally a small, sheltered beach break rather than a powerful open-ocean surf destination. Cozumel sits off the Yucatán Peninsula in the Caribbean/Gulf side region of Mexico, so the waves here are usually influenced by local wind, distant weather systems, and storm swells more than by consistent swell exposure.

What to expect

Wave type: Mostly small, playful surf; can be weak or inconsistent.
Best conditions: When north or east-facing swell gets in and winds are light/offshore.
Break style: Often sandy-bottom beach break with mellow conditions.
Skill level: Better for beginners, longboarders, and foilers when it’s working.
Consistency: Low to moderate; surf is not guaranteed year-round.
Hazards: Can include rocks, reef sections, currents, and occasional shorebreak, depending on exact spot and tides.

Surf vibe

Quiet, tropical, and scenic
Usually more about paddling, cruising, and fun small-wave sessions than high-performance surfing
Water is typically warm and clear

Good to know

Because Cozumel is a reef island with many protected or semi-protected shorelines, spot conditions can vary a lot by wind direction and exact location. If you’re looking for dependable waves, it’s worth checking local forecasts, wind direction, and recent reports before heading out.