Surf Forecast  Manzanillo

Manzanillo surfspot characteristics

More about Manzanillo surfspot

General: Because Manzanillo is where the airport is located, it's the main arrival point for surfers coming to the region, and therefore, the spots in this area can occasionally be crowded, but there are several to choose from. Campos Manzanillo can be fun in the right conditions and can hold up to a ten-foot swell. South of that you'll find Cuyutlan, which is essentially just gnarly, thumping shorebreak. Colonia offers a mellower version of Cuyutlan. Then there's Pascuales, the crown jewel of the area, which should be avoided by anyone who doesn't consider themselves an expert surfer. You haven't been scared until you've surfed 15-foot beachbreak. South of Pascuales you'll find Boca de Apisa, which picks up winter-time northwest swells that produce long, fun rivermouth lefts. Tides: Varies. Size: Head high to triple overhead Wind: NNE, NE, E, ESE Swell: S., SW Bottom: Sand, rock, coral reef. Paddling: Medium Spot Rating: Good.

Intermediate to advanced

Many dirt roads require 4-wheel drive to access.

March-September (though Winter has its moments, too)

Crowd Factor: Semi-crowded (Crowds thin out, though, when the surf starts to max out.) Local Vibe: Heavy at Pascuales. Be smart about who you drop in on!

Varies

Duck dives and getting lipped at Pascuales.