Surfing around Zihuatanejo

Surfing Zihuatanejo

Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo and Acapulco all have great surf spots for wave lovers; both beach breaks and point breaks abound along this area of the Pacific coast, and the Zihuatanejo to Troncones section of the coastline has in recent years become more and more popular for surfers wanting to take advantage of the good wave conditions, warm water and excellent surfing conditions in the area.

Ixtapa often hosts surfing tournaments and there are a number of surf shops and surfwear suppliers in both Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa. Surfing tours and lessons are available as well, for those wanting to experience the rush of a fast wave propelling them toward the shore.

Several surf camps and bungalow rentals have sprouted up in the area for those who like to rough it a bit, but Troncones beach and Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo themselves also offer a lot of good, comfortable vacation rentals and hotels where a surfer can bring his or her family for a good time and other fun activities without them feeling bored or abandoned.

There are many shops in the region that now cater to surfers, offering board shorts, rash guards, surfboards and board repair and rentals, wax, footwear, leashes and other surf wear and accessories

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area surf spots

Las Gatas Beach

Playa Las Gatas is an excellent and protected snorkeling beach accessible by boat from the Municipal Pier. It’s also a favorite surf spot for locals when the waves are just right…

La Escollera

Located at the Marina Ixtapa jetty along Playa el Palmar in Ixtapa. A beach and jetty break popular with the locals and often the site of local surf contests and tournaments. Easy to reach via the beach access from the Marina Ixtapa parking area.

Playa Linda

Located about 10 minutes drive north of Ixtapa proper, Playa Linda offers a nature preserve where one can watch the native crocodiles, water birds iguanas and turtles, horseback riding, an artisan’s market and a good surf break at the nearby river mouth for both rights and lefts.

Juluchuca

Located just under an hour south of Zihuatanejo along highway 200. A beach break that works much of the year.

Loma Bonita

About 45 minutes south of Zihuatanejo, Loma Bonita is a beach and reef point break which can get hollow; works much of the year. There are accommodations and beach restaurants at nearby La Barrita.

La Saladita

Long a surfer’s secret spot, with a fabulous longboarder’s classic left break, La Saladita is now becoming a well-known beach haven for lovers of waves and wide-open spaces. Facilities at this time include several beachfront enramadas offering fresh seafood and simple Mexican dishes, surfboard rental and, for overnighters, beach camping and room or bungalow rentals. 40 kms north of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.

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Surf Lodging and Resources

• Catchal’ola Surf Shop and Bar – The only hardcore surf shop for 100 miles. Surfboard rentals, repairs, instructions, trips. Owner Leonel Perez has been the Mexican National Surfing Champion, Masters Division. Surf Shop is located in Ixtapa.  Best place for local surfing info and reports as well as cheap beer cocktails!
• ISA Mexico – ISA Mexico offers fun and affordable learn-to-surf clinics in an exotic tropical paradise north of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo in the Troncones and Majahua area. Guests stay in 1st-rate accommodations near one of the worlds greatest beginner surf breaks.
• Anfibios Surf and Skate – Surf shop located on Nicolas Bravo #52, Downtown Zihuatanejo. Surf shop, skateboards and sportswear, new and used surfboards, rentals,surf trips, lessons.

Zihuatanejo surf map

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