Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Oaxaca)
| Name: | Zicatela |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Zicatela in Oaxaca is an exposed beach break that has pretty consitent surf. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southwest. The beach break provides left and right handers. It's sometimes crowded here. Beware of sharks,.
Overall Zicatela 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 Zicatela surf quality by season and Zicatela surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Zicatela |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Zicatela:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Puerto Escondido | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | La Punta | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Barra de Colotepec | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Zepotonengo | 21 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Topleca | 29 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Zicatela: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 469 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 719 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 766 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 838 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 838 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Zicatela: |
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| Closest tide station | Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, Mexico | 40 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico | 126 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico | 201 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Alvarado, Veracruz, Mexico (2) | 219 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Alvarado, Veracruz, Mexico | 220 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Zicatela: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 1319 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 1434 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 1458 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 1475 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 1475 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Zicatela: |
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| Closest city location | Puerto Escondido (Mexico) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | San Gabriel Mixtepec (Mexico) | 17 mi |
| Third closest city location | Nopala (Mexico) | 19 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Santiago Yaitepec (Mexico) | 29 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Santa Catarina Juquila (Mexico) | 31 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Zicatela is Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) in Mexico, which is 4 km (2 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Zicatela is Bahias De Huatulco International Airport (HUX), also in Mexico, 87 km (54 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Xoxocotlan International (Oaxaca) Airport (OAX), also in Mexico, 134 km (83 miles) away.





