Surf spot

Puerto Escondido Left

Forecast conditions and map view for Puerto Escondido Left in Mexico, Oaxaca-Chiapas. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Mexico, Oaxaca-Chiapas
Coordinates: 15.8552, -97.0580

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.2	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
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	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
Wave period (s)	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.3	10.1	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.7	9.5	9.2	9.1	8.6	8.6	8.3	8.2	8.7	8.6	7.2	11.1	11.9	14.1	13.7	13.8	13.8	13.9	13.6	13.3	12.8	11.1	10.9	10.9	10.9	11.3	10.8	10.8	10.4	10.6	10.6	10.7	11.3	11.3	11.1	10.9	10.7	10.6	10.4	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.3
Wave energy (kJ)	300	300	295	278	247	222	210	192	190	181	172	159	137	128	94	85	72	66	40	46	37	94	123	195	228	254	280	288	313	324	344	352	345	342	342	335	333	333	347	310	302	287	312	287	277	267	248	234	210	201	181	172	164	157	143	143
Wind speed (km/h)	9.7	7.7	3.9	0.8	10.2	10.4	9.2	6.2	5.3	9.5	6.6	2.2	11.9	13.9	4.9	4	4	15.6	1.8	14.4	12.3	10.5	4.7	3.8	6.4	8.2	6.7	4.7	11	11.8	7.6	6.1	7.9	8.8	6.4	2.3	12.4	7.7	8.6	8.7	7.8	6.5	7.6	1.9	14.2	9.2	7.7	6.5	6.6	6.9	5.1	3.2	11.6	13.8	7.3	6.9
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Puerto Escondido Left is a powerful, world-class left-hand wave on Mexico’s southern Pacific coast, in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. It sits in the same general surf zone often associated with Zicatela, but unlike the famous heavy beachbreak nearby, this wave is known for producing long, barreling lefts when the sandbars and swell direction line up.

Quick description

Type: Beachbreak / sandbar left
Wave direction: Left
Best for: Advanced to expert surfers
Main features: Fast takeoff, steep sections, hollow barrels, high power
When it works best: Sizable southern swells, good sand setup, offshore winds

What it’s like

Puerto Escondido Left is typically a fast, heavy, and hollow wave. On the right tide and with the right swell angle, it can peel with surprising length for a beachbreak, offering deep tube sections and very little margin for error. The wave can be highly localized and can change quickly as the sandbars shift.

Conditions

Swell: Strong south or southwest swell is usually ideal
Wind: Offshore winds improve shape and barrel quality
Tide: Often more consistent on a specific mid tide range, depending on the sandbar
Consistency: Seasonal and highly sand-dependent

Hazards

Powerful shorebreak and impact zone
Strong currents
Shifting sandbars
Shallow sections
Crowds when it’s on

Atmosphere

Puerto Escondido has a reputation for raw power, intensity, and local surf culture. Even when the Left is working, the setting is often framed by the heavier, better-known surf environment of Puerto Escondido—so it’s a destination that draws experienced surfers looking for challenging, heavy waves.