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
Metric	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00
Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSE	SSW	SSE
Wave period (s)	10.7	10.7	10.3	10.2	9.8	9.7	9.5	9.4	8.4	9.1	8.3	10.3	9.3	9.3	7.8	8.4	8.4	8.3	8.3	8.2	8	7.8	7.5	7.4	7.3	7.2	7.3	8.5	8.5	14.4	14.2	14	13.6	13.4	13.3	13	12.8	12.6	12.4	12.4	12.3	12	11.8	11.7	11.6	11.6	11.4	11.4	11.3	11.2	11.1	11	10.9	9.3	10.9	7.6
Wave energy (kJ)	160	154	151	145	130	120	110	102	69	90	59	71	75	75	39	55	58	56	52	45	43	39	38	37	36	35	33	45	49	140	155	161	160	156	153	138	142	138	127	119	124	118	114	104	103	90	88	82	81	67	66	65	55	40	55	27
Wind speed (km/h)	5.6	5.9	7.2	7.7	12.2	9.8	6.4	3.6	7.2	11.3	10.7	13	26	26.7	7.4	7.9	23.4	8	10.1	13.4	35.1	36.7	16.6	13.6	10.8	11.4	12.7	17.1	29.6	37.7	37.3	21.3	15.8	18	17.3	26.7	34.7	38.6	35.6	27.4	22	23.8	20.9	29.6	35.6	39.4	37.1	28	15.2	11.8	13	17.2	28.5	32.4	23.1	14.4
Wind direction	NWCross-off	NOffshore	NWCross-off	NECross-off	ECross	SSWOnshore	NECross-off	NGlassy	NOffshore	NNWCross-off	NNWOffshore	NNEOffshore	NECross-off	NECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	NNECross-off	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NEBlown out	NEBlown out	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NECross-off	NNEBlown out	NNEBlown out	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEBlown out	NNEBlown out	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNEBlown out	NNEBlown out	NNEBlown out	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NECross-off	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore

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.