Surf: General: Chac Mool can get pretty fun - not just size-wise but conditions-wise, too. It breaks both left and right over shallow sand, thus offering the occasional barrel when the wind is light or offshore. Have a peek at Chac Mool anytime after sustained onshore winds or when a hurricane is spinning offshore. Tides: All tides. Size: Waist to head high Wind: W Swell: NE, E, SE Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Easy Paddle. Spot Rating: Fun if there are waves and the onshore winds are not too strong. Access: Easy. Smack in the middle of Cancun. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Lots of bodyboarders and swimmers to watch out for. Local Vibe: A little eggy at times but generally not too bad. Environment: Clean Caribbean water. Hazards: Swimmers and bodyboarders. Season: August-October