Bahia Grande (San Pedro Huamelula)

Bahia Grande is an exposed, sandy beach break near San Pedro Huamelula in Oaxaca, known for having consistently good surf, especially in summer. Waves commonly peel to the right, and the break can offer both lefts and rights depending on conditions, with good wave quality and useable surf across tide stages. Wind-wise, offshore-oriented north to northeast conditions are important for keeping the surf groomed. Clean offshore conditions are often described as being best in the early part of the day, before the wind pattern changes. Multiple sources agree summer is the favored period, and the spot is generally uncrowded even when the surf is up. Safety is a major consideration. Sharks are specifically noted as a hazard, and strong rip currents are also reported as common on the exposed beach. Because the location is remote, it’s important to be self-sufficient and to manage risk in the water (especially if swimming is involved). For planning, conditions are warm year-round (water roughly in the mid-to-high 20s °C in winter, rising to around 30–31°C in summer). Overall, it’s best suited to surfers who can handle an exposed setup and want quieter waves with reliable summer swell and beach-break behavior.