Barra de la Cruz
Mexico · Central America
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.
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Best time to go
quiet before the morning rush, conditions building through the session
quiet evening session, conditions building through the session
conditions building through the session
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Last 13 days of logged conditions.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 3 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 early May.
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.