Surfing Punta Conejo: The Complete Guide

Punta Conejo is a point break located in Oaxaca Coast, Mexico, offering a right-hander along Central America's Pacific-facing coastline. Punta Conejo is one of Mexico's most remote and rewarding waves—a world-class right point hidden along the wild Oaxacan coastline. Rated as advanced difficulty with uncrowded conditions, this point break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is S (180°), with workable conditions from SSE to SSW (165°–195°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Punta Conejo needs a minimum of 0.6m / 2ft to start working and handles swells up to 2.4m / 8ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 12 seconds, with 15 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the NE (45°). The full offshore range spans N to E (0°–90°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at low tide.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Punta Conejo runs May, June, July, August, September, October (May–Oct). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Secondary Season: A secondary window opens April, November (Apr–Nov). While not as consistent, patient surfers can still score quality sessions during this period.

Season Notes: Summer south swells. Very remote location.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 28°C / 82°F. Boardshorts or a thin rashguard are all you need.

Getting There

The nearest airport is HUX, approximately 3 hours by road.

Access: Long dirt road or boat access. Very remote.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🏝️ Remote — Far from help
🚶 Difficult access — Long paddle or walk
🪨 Rocks — Rocky entry/exit or in lineup

Very remote. Boat or long drive required. Bring all supplies.

Safety Tips:

Carry a first aid kit and emergency communication. Help may be far away
Allow extra time for the approach and factor in energy for the paddle/walk

Skill Level: This spot is rated advanced (6/10). Crowd Level: Typically uncrowded (2/10).

Check the Live Forecast

Planning a session at Punta Conejo? Check the live forecast on Strike Mission to see today's conditions and the 10-day outlook. Our Strike Score algorithm rates this spot from 0 to 100 every day, factoring in swell direction, size, period, wind, and tide — so you know exactly when to paddle out.

Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Punta Conejo is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*