Barra de la Cruz
Mexico · Central America
Right now
ThunderstormWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.1m S
Wind: 3 km/h N (offshore)
Beach faces: SSW
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:43Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Boardshorts weather. 29°C water.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
- Sunny days ahead. Sun cream and a rashie.
Today's briefing
1.1m swell at 12s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 28°C.
AI-generated summary for Barra de la Cruz. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Barra de la Cruz
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 10am (score: 40). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Barra de la Cruz.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Barra de la Cruz
Barra de la Cruz is a legendary, highly mechanical right-hand point break located in the Oaxaca region of southern Mexico. The unique geomorphology involves a prominent rocky headland combined with a vast accumulation of river-deposited sand. When seasonal rains flush sand from the nearby river, it perfectly fills the gaps in the rocky reef, creating an impeccably smooth, uniform bathymetric gradient. This structure perfectly captures deep-water south-westerly groundswells generated in the South Pacific, forcing the wave to reel flawlessly along the point for hundreds of metres. The break requires a northerly offshore wind to groom the face, resulting in a wave that offers a highly rhythmic combination of deep, cylindrical barrel sections and steep, carving walls. Because the wave breaks rapidly down the line and the initial take-off zone sits precariously close to the exposed rock point, it is strictly suited for advanced surfers. The sheer length and technical perfection of the wave demand high-speed trimming, precise barrel navigation, and extreme cardiovascular endurance.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Barra de la Cruz. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Barra de la Cruz?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.