Puerto Arista
Puerto Arista is Mexico's southernmost Pacific surf zone, a beach break in Chiapas that catches summer swells heading toward Central America. The remote location and tropical climate create a unique surf experience far from the more developed Mexican coast, offering consistent waves for those willing to venture to the country's frontier.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Direction range
- 165° - 195°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (22°)
- Offshore range
- 0° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
29°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
👥 Semana Santa (Mar 30 – Apr 10) — expect extra crowds
Access: Southernmost surf zone on Mexican Pacific.
Best Season
Peak: May-Oct
Secondary: Apr, Nov
Summer swells. Southernmost Pacific surf zone.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
San Diego (Salina Cruz)
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Punta Chivo
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El Faro (Salina Cruz)
🌊 Salina Cruz reef • Multiple quality peaks • Summer swell magnet
Punta Conejo
🏝️ Remote world-class right • 500m rides • True adventure surf