Las Animas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – West Guerrero)
| Name: | Las Animas |
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| Type: | river |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Las Animas in West Guerrero is an exposed river break that has quite reliable surf. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. Offshore winds blow from the north northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. Waves at the river break both left and right. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Beware of rips and sharks.
Overall Las Animas 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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Also see Las Animas surf quality by season and Las Animas surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Mexico - West Guerrero surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Las Animas
Visitor Reviews of Las Animas |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Las Animas:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Dorado Dos | 21 mi |
| Second closest break | Punta Acamama | 22 mi |
| Third closest break | Marquella | 29 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pinitas | 34 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Punta Colorada | 37 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Las Animas: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 495 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 721 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 730 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 814 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Mid Gulf Buoy | 879 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Las Animas: |
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| Closest tide station | Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico | 60 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, Mexico | 181 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Cardenas (Melchor Ocampo), Mexico | 226 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico | 256 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Alvarado, Veracruz, Mexico (2) | 262 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Las Animas: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 1225 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 1319 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 1365 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 1367 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 1385 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Las Animas: |
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| Closest city location | Copala (Mexico) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Cuautepec (Mexico) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Cruz Grande (Mexico) | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Marquelia (Mexico) | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Tecoanapa (Mexico) | 20 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Las Animas is General Juan N Alvarez International (Acapulco) Airport (ACA) in Mexico, which is 78 km (48 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Las Animas is Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM), also in Mexico, 223 km (139 miles) away.
