Punta Colorada Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – West Guerrero)
| Name: | Punta Colorada |
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| Type: | point/rivermouth |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Punta Colorada in West Guerrero is an exposed point/rivermouth break that has quite reliable surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south southwest.There is a left hand point break here. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of rips and sharks.
Overall Punta Colorada 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 Punta Colorada surf quality by season and Punta Colorada surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Punta Colorada |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Punta Colorada:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Pinitas | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Punta Maldonado | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Marquella | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Punta Acamama | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Las Animas | 37 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Punta Colorada: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 490 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 724 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 742 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 823 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Mid Gulf Buoy | 873 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Punta Colorada: |
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| Closest tide station | Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico | 96 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, Mexico | 145 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico | 224 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Alvarado, Veracruz, Mexico (2) | 250 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Alvarado, Veracruz, Mexico | 250 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Punta Colorada: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 1253 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 1352 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 1392 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 1398 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 1411 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Punta Colorada: |
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| Closest city location | Cuajinicuilapa (Mexico) | 14 mi |
| Second closest city location | Tecoanapa (Mexico) | 18 mi |
| Third closest city location | Marquelia (Mexico) | 24 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ometepec (Mexico) | 27 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Azoyu (Mexico) | 29 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Punta Colorada is General Juan N Alvarez International (Acapulco) Airport (ACA) in Mexico, which is 135 km (84 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Punta Colorada is Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM), also in Mexico, 165 km (102 miles) away.
