Puerto Arista Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Chiapas)
| Name: | Puerto Arista |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: N |
Puerto Arista in Oaxaca is an exposed beach break that has dependable surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the north. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Rarely crowded here. Sharks may be a hazard at this break.
Overall Puerto Arista 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 Puerto Arista surf quality by season and Puerto Arista surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Puerto Arista |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Puerto Arista:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Salina Cruz | 75 mi |
| Second closest break | Punta Conejo | 80 mi |
| Third closest break | Punta Guetaguichi | 85 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Punta Chipehua | 93 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Puerto Madero | 106 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Puerto Arista: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 415 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 646 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 674 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Mid Gulf Buoy | 737 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 775 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Puerto Arista: |
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| Closest tide station | Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico | 80 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico | 151 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico (2) | 152 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, Mexico | 167 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Frontera, Tabasco, Mexico | 197 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Puerto Arista: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 1398 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1469 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1474 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 1508 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort (United States) | 1508 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Puerto Arista: |
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| Closest city location | Paredon (Mexico) | 10 mi |
| Second closest city location | Arriaga (Mexico) | 18 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tonala (Mexico) | 18 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | El Espinal (Mexico) | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Chahuite (Mexico) | 24 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Puerto Arista is Francisco Sarabia (Tuxtla Gutierrez) Airport (TGZ) in Mexico, which is 112 km (70 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Puerto Arista is Tapachula International Airport (TAP), also in Mexico, 221 km (137 miles) away.





