La Punta
La Punta is the left-hand point at the south end of Playa Zicatela, the softer Puerto Escondido option with barrel sections, steep walls, and a much more approachable lineup than the main beachbreak. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for La Punta in Oaxaca.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
East wind is the clean lane, SSW swell is the main trigger, and the wave runs faster on a lower tide as it turns from the rocks toward the sand.
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Lineup Guide
Use La Punta when Puerto Escondido is too intense, but still expect a busy lineup with surf schools and plenty of traffic on good days.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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