Barra de Colotepec Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Oaxaca)
| Name: | Barra de Colotepec |
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| Type: | river |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: N |
Barra de Colotepec in Oaxaca is an exposed river break that has very reliable surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the north. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southwest. The river break offers both left and right hand waves. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Beware of sharks,.
Overall Barra de Colotepec Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Visitor Reviews of Barra de Colotepec |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Barra de Colotepec:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | La Punta | 3 mi |
| Second closest break | Puerto Escondido | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Zicatela | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Zepotonengo | 15 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Topleca | 23 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Barra de Colotepec: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 470 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 721 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 770 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 834 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 841 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Barra de Colotepec: |
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| Closest tide station | Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, Mexico | 34 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico | 121 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico | 207 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Alvarado, Veracruz, Mexico (2) | 221 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Alvarado, Veracruz, Mexico | 222 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Barra de Colotepec: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 1325 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 1441 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 1464 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 1481 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 1481 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Barra de Colotepec: |
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| Closest city location | Puerto Escondido (Mexico) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | San Gabriel Mixtepec (Mexico) | 22 mi |
| Third closest city location | Nopala (Mexico) | 25 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | San Pedro Pochutla (Mexico) | 35 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Santiago Yaitepec (Mexico) | 35 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Barra de Colotepec is Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) in Mexico, which is 15 km (9 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Barra de Colotepec is Bahias De Huatulco International Airport (HUX), also in Mexico, 78 km (48 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Xoxocotlan International (Oaxaca) Airport (OAX), also in Mexico, 138 km (86 miles) away.
