Barra de la Cruz
Oaxaca · Mexico
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A pristine, community-run point that sent the Oaxaca Express lefts and rights to Olympic fame. Long empty walls, coconut palms, and a turtle-released rivermouth at your back.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
HeightPeriod
Wind
SpeedGusts
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Best swell
S–SW
Best wind
N
Ideal size
4–10 ft
Break type
Point break
Best season
April–October
Crowd
Light
Safety: A demanding wave: solid fitness, confident duck-dives and crowd awareness are the entry fee. The current pushes against you on the paddle-out, and the take-off zone has a strict local order.
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