Zipolite Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Oaxaca)
| Name: | Zipolite |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: N |
Zipolite in Oaxaca is an exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. Ideal winds are from the north. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. Waves at the beach are both lefts and rights. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Hazards include sharks,.
Overall Zipolite 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 Zipolite surf quality by season and Zipolite surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Zipolite |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Zipolite:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Topleca | 10 mi |
| Second closest break | Coyula | 16 mi |
| Third closest break | Rio Coyula | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Zepotonengo | 18 mi |
| Fifth closest break | San Augustin | 19 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Zipolite: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 467 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 722 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 779 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 809 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Mid Gulf Buoy | 833 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Zipolite: |
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| Closest tide station | Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, Mexico | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico | 94 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Alvarado, Veracruz, Mexico (2) | 221 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Alvarado, Veracruz, Mexico | 222 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico | 222 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Zipolite: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 1346 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 1467 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 1485 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 1501 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 1505 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Zipolite: |
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| Closest city location | San Pedro Pochutla (Mexico) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Huatulco (Mexico) | 19 mi |
| Third closest city location | Santa Maria Xadani (Mexico) | 36 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Puerto Escondido (Mexico) | 39 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | San Pedro Mixtepec (Mexico) | 47 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Zipolite is Bahias De Huatulco International Airport (HUX) in Mexico, which is 31 km (19 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Zipolite is Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM), also in Mexico, 67 km (42 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Xoxocotlan International (Oaxaca) Airport (OAX), also in Mexico, 152 km (94 miles) away.
