Surf: Punta Chivo is easy to get to through a small fishing village then a walk out to the point. It’s a fun, tapered wall off the large sentinel rock and can have the odd hollow section. Great wave for longboarders or improvers and beginners can sit further inside. NE-E blows it out, but any W wind and S swell is fine. Environment: Home to a few surf camps as there are up to 15 breaks around Salina Cruz with great options for all skill levels. Surf: General: As sure as the sun setting in the west, any traveling surfer visiting Salina Cruz will make at least one stop at Chivo. The blue-collar cousin of the more famous and photographed points in the region, Chivo is nothing if not dependable. From two foot to ten foot, this sandbottom right point always seems to be working. So, if the more fickle waves in the area aren’t doing their thing, give Chivo a crack. With its race-y walls and occasionally great tube section, this spot can offer exceptional rides for those who pick the right wave. Tides: Low to mid Size: Waist high to overhead Wind: S, W Swell: SSE, S, SSW Bottom: Sand bottom Paddling: Most surfers just get out and walk around Spot Rating: When the sand is right, Chivo is a really good wave Access: Access is simple via 4x4, but like all spots in Salina Cruz, a local guide is required Crowds: Crowd Factor: Increasingly crowded with the number of California surfers flying in every swell Local Vibe: Mostly fine but make sure to travel with a guide and mind your p's and q's Environment: Clean Hazards: Packs of gringos flying in from LAX, gap winds, sunburn from mid-day sessions, utter exhaustion from the run around Season: Northern hemisphere summer (May- September)