Playa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Michoacan)
| Name: | Playa Azul |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Playa Azul in Michoacan is a quite exposed beach break that has very consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Offshore winds blow from the north northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of rips and sharks.
Overall Playa Azul 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 Playa Azul surf quality by season and Playa Azul surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Playa Azul |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Playa Azul:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Rio Nexpa | 21 mi |
| Second closest break | El Faro | 25 mi |
| Third closest break | Petacalco | 27 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Ranch | 40 mi |
| Fifth closest break | La Saladita | 48 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Playa Azul: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 613 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 719 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 779 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 819 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Galveston Buoy | 926 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Playa Azul: |
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| Closest tide station | Cardenas (Melchor Ocampo), Mexico | 21 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico | 141 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico (2) | 141 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico | 188 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | 255 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Playa Azul: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 1075 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 1124 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 1187 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 1213 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 1238 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Playa Azul: |
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| Closest city location | La Orilla (Mexico) | 16 mi |
| Second closest city location | Las Guacamayas (Mexico) | 17 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lazaro Cardenas (Mexico) | 19 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Arteaga (Mexico) | 32 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | La Union (Mexico) | 44 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Playa Azul is Lazaro Cardenas (Lazard Cardenas) Airport (LZC) in Mexico, 28 km (17 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Playa Azul is Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH), also in Mexico, 117 km (73 miles) away.
- Third is Licenciado Y Gen Ignacio Lopez Rayon (Uruapan) Airport (UPN) in Mexico, 161 km (100 miles) away.
- Colima Airport (CLQ) in Mexico is 182 km (113 miles) away.
- Zamora Airport (ZMM), also in Mexico is the fifth nearest airport to Playa Azul and is 228 km (142 miles) away.
