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Puerto Escondido - Carrizalillo

Sheltered cove beach in Puerto Escondido. Much mellower than Zicatela. Good for beginners. Access via stairs from the cliff top. Beautiful turquoise water.

Sheltered beach break in cove

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

2–5 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

light

Season

summer

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

Oaxaca

Region

Oaxaca

Coordinates

15.8510, -97.0735

NOAA Buoy

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