Manzanillo Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – West Guerrero)
| Name: | Manzanillo |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Manzanillo in West Guerrero is an exposed reef and point break that is often working and works all around the year. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest.There is a left breaking point here. It very rarely gets crowded here. Beware of rips and rocks.
Overall Manzanillo 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 Manzanillo surf quality by season and Manzanillo surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Manzanillo |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Manzanillo:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | La Saladita | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Trocones | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Playa Linda | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Ranch | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Escolleras | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Manzanillo: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 579 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 709 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 756 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 806 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Galveston Buoy | 914 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Manzanillo: |
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| Closest tide station | Cardenas (Melchor Ocampo), Mexico | 29 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico | 139 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico | 190 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico (2) | 190 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | 300 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Manzanillo: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 1098 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 1158 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 1218 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 1237 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 1260 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Manzanillo: |
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| Closest city location | Ixtapa (Mexico) | 12 mi |
| Second closest city location | La Union (Mexico) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Zihuatanejo (Mexico) | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | El Coacoyul (Mexico) | 25 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Tres Palos (Mexico) | 28 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Manzanillo is Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Mexico, which is 38 km (24 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Manzanillo is Lazaro Cardenas (Lazard Cardenas) Airport (LZC), also in Mexico, 54 km (34 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Licenciado Y Gen Ignacio Lopez Rayon (Uruapan) Airport (UPN), also in Mexico, 180 km (112 miles) away.
