Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay)
Las Islitas in Matanchen Bay holds the Guinness World Record for the world's longest rideable wave at 5,700 feet. When conditions align—typically needing a large, long-period south swell—the wave can connect through multiple points for rides lasting several minutes. While jetty construction has altered the wave somewhat, it still offers the potential for extraordinarily long rides on the right day. The wave is mellow and forgiving, making those marathon rides accessible to surfers of various skill levels.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Direction range
- 170° - 190°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 17s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 30° - 60°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
3/10
👥 Semana Santa (Mar 30 – Apr 10) — expect extra crowds
Access: Drive to San Blas, then to bay. Basic town accommodations.
Best Season
Peak: Jun-Sep
Secondary: May, Oct
Needs specific long-period south swell. Rare but epic.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Stoners
🌴 San Blas right point • Connects to Las Islitas • Jungle surf vibes
Sayulita
🌮 Mexico surf town • Beginner point • Party vibes
El Anclote
🏄 Punta Mita village wave • Mellow longboard right • Charming surf town
La Bahia (Punta Mita)
🏖️ Protected Punta Mita beach • Beginner-friendly • Safe learning environment
El Faro (Punta Mita)
🔥 World-class reef break • Powerful A-frames • Punta Mita crown jewel
Punta Burros
⚡ Powerful left reef • Fast hollow sections • Punta Mita power