Acapulco Beach (Copacabana, Playa Diamante) Search Add Picture Edit

Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Next Big City
Acapulco
Next Town
Acapulco
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Rooms, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking

Water

Type:
Small wave, Medium wave
Hazards:
Swimmers, Currents
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
Tide independent

The waves can get pretty big so if its too much, there is a lagoon opposite the beach, which is pretty good as well. Lots of space. Look out for some areas with strong currents, who can suck you out to the sea. If you get into one, swim to the side, away from those channels. Be prepared to help some swimmers. Watch out for surfers, and avoid the main surf spots, e.g. Bonfil and Princess.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Big
Hazards:
Bystanders
Beach Users:
January, December

It's a very nice, long and sandy beach at the outsides from Acapulco. Always beach goers around. There is a runway in the airport that points directly to sea, stay well clear of it, it is often used for smaller planes that approach at low altitudes but apart from that, dig in, miles and miles of beach to choose from.

Weather

Spring:
Shorts
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorts
Winter:
Shorts

Hot weather all the year. Wetsuit not necessary.

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
Thermal
Best Direction:
W
Main Direction:
W

In good season it usually blows. Onshore and sideshore, 12-20 knots. It's 4 months wind season.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

It's next to the airport. Very easy to get there. Just go anywhere at the big beach.

Extra information

Rules
Zones

Kitesurfers should stay away from the main tourist areas. There is a runway in the airport that points directly to sea, stay well clear of it.

Nightlife

Great nightlife in Acapulco.