Summary
Barra de la Cruz is a world-class surf spot located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, a bit more than 100km south of Puerto Escondido.
It is an extremely fun and rippable wave with some barreling sections and potential ramps to take it to the air. Barra de la Cruz usually pricks up less swell than the rest of the coast. Therefore, if Puerto Escondido gets to 8 feet, Barra will probably be half that size. However, when it does turn on, it is one of Mexico’s best wave.
Surfing in Barra is usually more recommended for surfers with a certain experience due to potential currents, crowd management and just the overall wave’s quality.
When to go
The best time to surf Barra de la Cruz is from April to November, during Mexico’s rainy season. That is when south swells pick up in size and consistency and turn most surf spots on the Mexican coastline into wave machines.
| January-February | March-April | May-June | July-August | September-October | November-December | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for: | Intermediate Advanced | Intermediate Advanced | Intermediate Advanced | Intermediate Advanced | Intermediate Advanced | Intermediate Advanced |
| Air temperature | 26°C 79°F | 28°C 82°F | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 82°F | 28°C 82°F | 27°C 81°F |
| Water temperature | 27°C 81°F | 29°C 84°F | 30°C 86°F | 30°C 86°F | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 82°F |
| Crowd | Few people | Fairly crowded | Fairly crowded | Very crowded | Fairly crowded | Fairly crowded |
| Swell Consistency | 50% | 75% | 95% | 95% | 85% | 55% |
| Swell height | 4 ft | 4 ft | 6 ft | 6 ft | 5 ft | 4 ft |
Where to stay
The small town of Barra de la Cruz offers a small range of accommodation for surfers and travelers.
The best place to stay in Barra de la Cruz is Posada Blanca, a nice and clean hotel. For a cheap option, Cabañas jaysur is a under $15 for a dorm bed and is also within the town of Barra de la Cruz.
Browse our interactive map to find the best place to stay in Barra de la Cruz!
Getting there
To get to Barra de la Cruz, you will want to fly to Huatulco airport, then jump on a rental car, taxi or bus and make you way to Barra de la Cruz. Driving from Santa Maria de Huatulco to Barra de la Cruz should take about an hour.
Safety/Things to know
-Surfing Barra de la Cruz requires paying a small daily fee at the entrance of the beach park.
-Currents can be strong near the rocks on bigger days and on shifting tides.
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