Surf spot

Salina Cruze -Jetty

Forecast conditions and map view for Salina Cruze -Jetty in Mexico, Oaxaca-Chiapas. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Mexico, Oaxaca-Chiapas
Coordinates: 16.1537, -95.2376

Metric
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Wave period (s)	11.2	10.2	10.5	9.7	10	9.9	9.8	9.7	9.9	9.2	9.3	9.2	8.6	8.2	8.8	8.4	8.6	8.3	8.3	8.2	9.2	9.2	8.2	7.5	7.4	7.3	7.3	8.6	11.6	14.6	14.3	14.2	13.9	13.7	13.6	13.4	13.3	12.9	12.7	12.1	11.7	11.4	11.1	11.7	11.8	11.8	11.6	11.3	11.1	11	10.9	10.9	10.9	10.9	9.2	10.9
Wave energy (kJ)	129	114	114	97	104	103	111	91	96	87	89	82	56	45	59	58	64	61	56	51	49	45	45	38	37	35	35	49	90	163	169	174	170	164	161	156	153	164	157	143	118	113	107	118	108	99	90	93	89	81	75	65	64	60	39	55
Wind speed (km/h)	6.5	8	9	11.6	10.3	3.9	2.4	1.5	9	11.5	11.7	10.5	23.4	28.2	11.3	7.9	9.3	7.6	12.4	12.4	18	9.5	12.1	14.9	13.3	12.1	13.4	18.7	33.8	38.7	34	25.3	15.9	16.2	18.4	29.2	36	38.2	34.8	20.8	19.1	27.5	21.6	26.6	33.9	38.6	35.8	23.2	14.8	14.2	14.4	21.1	32.6	30.3	19.9	12.1
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Salina Cruz – Jetty is one of the most famous surf spots in southern Mexico, on the Oaxaca coast near the border with Chiapas. It’s known for delivering powerful, heavy, consistent right-hand point/reef-style waves with long walls and fast sections, making it a favorite for experienced surfers.

What it’s like

Wave type: Strong, barreling right-hand wave
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially those comfortable with powerful takeoffs and reef/jetty energy
Wave quality: Can be excellent when the swell lines up, often producing long, reeling waves
Vibe: A serious wave rather than a mellow beginner spot

Conditions

Works best on south or southwest swells
Offshore winds help create clean, well-shaped waves
Can get very crowded when conditions are good, especially with local surfers and traveling wave seekers
Tends to be more reliable during the main swell season on the Oaxaca coast

Hazards

Strong current and heavy water
Shallow sections/reef or jetty structure
Can be unforgiving on smaller boards or with poor positioning
Respect for local lineup etiquette is important

Nearby surf scene

Salina Cruz is a key destination in the Oaxaca-Chiapas surf zone, with a reputation for some of Mexico’s best right-hand waves. The area also has other surf options nearby, but Jetty is often the standout because of its power and consistency.