THE SURF
The coastline between Salina Cruz and Huatulco offers over a dozen world class
sand bottom points, jetties and beach break setups.
The beauty of the surf in this region is the diversity of shape, length, hollowness, and speed
from wave to wave depending on the shifting sandbars.
Some of the waves are soft and user friendly making them perfect for intermediate - beginner surfers, longboarders and people who are looking to cruise down the line.
Other waves offer steeper more powerful sections with machine-like barrels
stretching the entire length of a point.
Peak surf season is from March - October.
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We encourage our guests to come prepared for the hot sun, warm water and long days of long waves.
Salina Cruz water temperatures range from 77 - 86 °F (25 - 30 degrees °C) and air temperatures range from 74 - 93 °F (23 - 34 degrees °C) . The beaches can be very hot, dry and buggy (organic bug spray please).
Plan ahead for what you need to keep cool and in the water for those epic marathon sessions. When the surf is pumping you don’t want to get sidelined by sunburn, dehydration, fatigue or body aches.
Bring all surf related items you may need with you, as there are no surf supply shops in Salina Cruz.
For a list of items we recommend:
SURF GEAR
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2-4 surfboards depending on forecast, preference & wave type:
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1 fish/groveler
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1-2 all around shortboards
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1 mini step up / barrel board
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Day bags for each surfboard to prevent dings and sun damage
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Extra surf leashes
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Fins and extra fin keys
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Tropical surf wax
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1-3 pairs of board shorts
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One beach towel
RASH & SUN
PROTECTION
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Sandals (hot sand)
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High-quality sun block
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Surfing Hat
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Polarized sun glasses
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High quality rash prevention boardshorts
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Large brimmed shade hat
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Long sleeve UV surf shirt
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Hooded long sleeve UV surf shirt
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Compression shorts to wear under boardshorts for rash prevention
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UV protective compression pants for rash prevention and sun protection
CLOTHING
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Sandals (hot sand)
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One pair of sneakers
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Light t-shirts
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Light long sleeve shirt
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Comfortable walking shorts
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Large brimmed shade hat
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Light pants and shirt for town activities
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Spacious day bag
SNACKS &
SUPPLEMENTS
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Electrolyte supplements to stay hydrated.
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Protein / energy bar (1-2 per day)
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Take probiotics one week before, during and after trip.
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Bring favorite immune boosting suppliment.
THE POINTS
THE JETTIES
THE BEACH BREAKS
WHAT TO BRING
HOW TO GET HERE
The first step to getting here is making sure you have a valid passport for traveling in to Mexico. The next step is booking a flight to Huatulco, Oaxaca (HUX). Most flights connect through Mexico City International Airport and have a layover there before continuing on to Huatulco.
We recommend that you choose the flight itinerary with the least amount of layover time, your flight from Mexico City to Huatulco will be approximately 1 hour and 15minutes.
When you land in Huatulco airport, you will be greeted by one of our airport transfer drivers holding a card with your name on it. They will have your itinerary and contact info so that your arrival can be as seamless as possible.
The airport transfer drive to Surf Expeditions Lodge in Salina Cruz is approximately 1.5 - 2 hours away.
You will either be brought straight to the lodge of meet us at the beach for a surf straight off the plane.