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Puerto Escondido - Playa Zicatela

Known as the Mexican Pipeline. One of the heaviest beach breaks in the world. Massive, hollow barrels. Extremely powerful and dangerous. Summer south swells are the most consistent.

Powerful beach break — Mexican Pipeline

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

4–15 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (N)

Season

summer

Skill Level

Expert

Location

County

Oaxaca

Region

Oaxaca

Coordinates

15.8530, -97.0575

NOAA Buoy

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