Beach BreakIntermediate — Advancedsummer

Zipolite

Powerful beach break in a bohemian Oaxacan beach town. Strong rip currents. Nude beach. Works on summer south swells. Laid-back backpacker atmosphere.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (N)

Season

summer

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Oaxaca

Region

Oaxaca

Coordinates

15.6600, -96.4905

NOAA Buoy

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