Continent |
North America |
Country |
Mexico |
Next Big City |
Acapulco |
Next Town |
Acapulco |
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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:
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Shorts |
Summer:
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Shorts |
Fall:
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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
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.