Punta Descanso Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – West Guerrero)
| Name: | Punta Descanso |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Punta Descanso in West Guerrero is an exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the north northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. A right hand reef. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Punta Descanso 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 Descanso surf quality by season and Punta Descanso surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Punta Descanso |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Punta Descanso:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Los Gatos | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Ixtapa | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Ixtapa Island | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Escolleras | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Playa Linda | 8 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Punta Descanso: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 576 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 715 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 758 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 811 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Galveston Buoy | 919 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Punta Descanso: |
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| Closest tide station | Cardenas (Melchor Ocampo), Mexico | 44 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico | 122 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico | 206 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico (2) | 206 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | 316 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Punta Descanso: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 1112 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 1175 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 1234 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 1252 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 1275 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Punta Descanso: |
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| Closest city location | Zihuatanejo (Mexico) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ixtapa (Mexico) | 5 mi |
| Third closest city location | El Coacoyul (Mexico) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | San Jeronimito (Mexico) | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Petatlan (Mexico) | 22 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Punta Descanso is Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Mexico, which is 13 km (8 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Punta Descanso is Lazaro Cardenas (Lazard Cardenas) Airport (LZC), also in Mexico, 80 km (50 miles) away.
