Surf: The left pointbreak at Manzanillo packs much more power, with steep drops and long, full speed sections, before shouldering off. Overhead days are safer as the wave breaks further away from the urchin-covered rocks. This is a surf rich area, with other points and a rivermouth as you head north. Surf: General: Head north from Ixtapa during the spring, summer and autumn months and you're guaranteed to find some great surf, including one of Mexico's best lefthand pointbreaks. Troncones Point marks the first elbow in the Pacific Coast's northwest bend, so it's positioned to pick up plenty of swell energy from the South Pacific. The wave will wrap hard around the cobblestone shoreline, which makes for long but shouldery peelers. As a result, you will hear more longboarders rave about Troncones Point then you will shortboarders. Nevertheless, it's a great pointbreak when there is swell, plus there are a plethora of other good (and sometimes better) beach/pointbreaks nearby including La Boca, Saladita and The Ranch just up the coast. Tides: Low to mid. Size: Waist high to double overhead Wind: NE Swell: South, South-West Bottom: Sand and Rock. Paddling: Long paddles back out after lengthy rides. Spot Rating: Really fun. Access: Follow road signs of the highway. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Depends on swell size. Local Vibe: Long time locals here so be cool unless you want to be schooled. Environment: Clean Hazards: Rocks. Season: March-October