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Oaxaca, Mexico

Playa Carrizalillo

Beginner Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 0.4–2 m Any tide

A sheltered cove reached by 150+ steps below Puerto Escondido, with soft, glassy peaks that suit learners and longboarders. When a solid south swell wraps in, the peaks sharpen into genuinely fun walls while Zicatela closes out.

Hazards

RipRocks

Conditions

Best swell
S, SSW, SW
Best wind
N, NE
Season
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Wave size
0.4–2 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
15.8560, -97.0720

Facilities

ParkingToiletsCafeSurf SchoolBoard Rental

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