Punta Mita (Nayarit)
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Ocean, Swell
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Punta Mita is an exposed right-hand point break in the Punta Mita area, delivering long, fast waves with a hollow/barreling feel when the swell and conditions line up. The reef/rock bottom with coral makes the location rewarding but unforgiving: riders should treat the shoreline and takeoff areas as high-risk zones. Wave performance is described as a regional classic, starting to work around 1.0–1.5 m and building to larger sizes. Ride lengths are commonly reported in the 150–300 m range, with very good sessions extending to 300–500 m and sometimes connecting across the reef for several hundred meters. The break is generally suitable for intermediate to advanced surfing, with “best” quality often associated with winter swell windows. Access is frequently the biggest operational challenge. Sources note restricted land access due to private/gated development and that many surfers reach the point breaks via boat (panga) from nearby access areas, sometimes coordinating via the local harbor. Because there is also mention of boat traffic, timing, and approach discipline matter. Safety planning should focus on reef hazards (rocks, sharp coral, and sea urchins) and on dynamic water movement. Rip currents and strong tidal flows are reported around the point. Booties and careful route/entry choice are specifically advised, and standard surfing etiquette is expected in the lineup.
- Long right-hand point break with hollow/barreling character
- Works from roughly 1.0–1.5 m and holds on bigger swell
- Typical access via panga due to restricted land access
- Long, fast right-hand point waves with hollow/barreling character on the right swell size.
- Reported to work from about 1.0–1.5 m and hold for larger swells.
- Warm water year-round and generally clean water quality.
- Rocky/reef bottom with sharp coral hazards; injuries are a key risk.
- Land access can be restricted by private/resort development, so boat access is often required.
- Currents/rip currents can be strong around the point and reef.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NNE
- Offshore directions
- NNE
- Wind Type
- Trade — Trade winds reported; additional sources for the area describe offshore-capable conditions around winter with a lighter offshore component for best surfing.
- Reliability
- 45% (surf-focused reliability estimate)
- Best Months
- January
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Ocean, Swell
- Beach
- Rocks — Rocks and reef conditions.
- Beach Size
- Tidal
- Waves
- Medium — Medium wave size reported; works starting around 1.0–1.5 m.
- Launch
- Small — Launch is often from a boat (panga) or via rocky entry along the shore.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Launch difficulty reported as moderate; access may be via boat.
Through the year
Peak crowds occur during winter months and holidays; breaks can be empty on weekdays outside major holidays.
June to October (rainy season with afternoon thunderstorms).
By sport
What to expect for each.
Foilers occasionally ride nearby mellow swells, but the main point breaks are often too shallow/rocky for comfort; foil use is limited.
- Foil Friendly
- Limited — Foil friendliness is reported as limited for the main breaks.
- Min Depth
- 1.5 meters
Exposed right-hand point break with long, fast, barreling/hollow waves over reef with rocky/coral hazards; best when NW/W swell meets supportive winds.
- Wave Direction
- Right
- Optimal Swell
- N, NNE, NW, W, WNW, SW, S
- Swell Height
- 1–3 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides — Works on all tides.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed point break with limited wind protection; peninsula terrain can create some shelter from certain directions.
- Wind Effect
- Best with light offshore winds from the East or North East; West winds can create chop.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds significant size and becomes more powerful and hollow as swell increases; best reported window is around 1.0–1.5 m starting and growing up to larger sizes.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Regional classic / good to excellent quality depending on season and size.
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Often described as hollow/fast and powerful on larger sets; another source characterizes it as moderate-to-strong depending on size.
- Wave Shape
- Barreling — Described as hollow and barreling on good/growing days.
- Peel Speed
- Fast — Fast right-hand point wave; hollow and fast as swell builds.
- Ride Length
- Long — Typically 150–300 m normally; 300–500 m on a very good day.
- Typical Ride Length
- 150–500 m
- Ride Length Details
- 150–300 m normal; 300–500 m on a good day; rides can connect for several hundred meters across the reef.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Punta Mita (Nayarit) in the full forecast view.
Punta Mita (Nayarit) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–8 ktsGusts 17 kts
- Direction
- W268°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 258 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.8–1.0 m11s period
- Temperature
- 26–31 °C
Over the next 7 days, Punta Mita (Nayarit) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–8 kts, peaking around 8 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 17 kts. The prevailing direction is W. Waves run 0.8–1.0 m with a period of about 11s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- rocks
- reef
- coral
- Sharp reef
- Sea urchins
- Rocks
- Boat traffic (pangas)
- Rip currents
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguards reported at the spot.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — No dedicated rescue availability reported for the point/surf access.
- Emergency Info
- Emergency number: 911.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — Reported as none for this spot.
Rules of the spot
Standard surfing etiquette applies.
- Land access is restricted by private gated communities/resorts in the peninsula area.
- Take care to avoid the rocks.
- Access can be challenging due to private/gated resort development; boat access (panga) is commonly used.
- Get on a boat to access the point breaks via panga from the nearby area.
- Wear booties to protect against rocky bottom and sea urchins.
- Go early to reduce crowd pressure on arrival.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Puerto Vallarta
- Nearest Town
- Sayulita
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Near — Luxury resorts and villas are located on the peninsula; more budget-friendly options are in the nearby town.
- Food & Drink
- Numerous restaurants and beach bars located in the nearby town of El Anclote.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental available at surf shops in the nearby town of Punta de Mita; rentals are also indicated through surf schools.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Punta Mita (Nayarit)?
The best overall months at Punta Mita (Nayarit) are January, February, March. The best wind months are January.
Which wind directions work at Punta Mita (Nayarit)?
Punta Mita (Nayarit) works with NNE winds. Offshore directions are NNE.
What skill level is Punta Mita (Nayarit) suitable for?
Punta Mita (Nayarit) suits these riding levels: Wingfoiling: Advanced · Surfing: Intermediate to Advanced.