Surfing in Guerrero, Mexico
Numerous surf spots are to be found along the almost 500 km extension of the Pacific Coast of the State of Guerrero, Mexico, from beaches close to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and Acapulco to remote breaks accessible via narrow and bumpy side roads.
Some Guerrero Surf Spots
Acapulco Area
Playa Bonfil - one of the Acapulco surf spots that often hosts contests and competitions. How to get there: head south toward and past the Mayan Palace and Barra Vieja. When you reach Playamar, continue on for 2 kms and you'll be at Bonfil
Breaks in Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo
Playa Las Gatas - when the swell is just right, the waves off the Las Gatas rocky point can be perfect for a good ride - though being so close to town, it can get crowded
Playa Madera - though totally within Zihuatanejo Bay, Playa Madera can put up some surf during the summer season - another convenient spot
Playa Escolleras, Ixtapa - right on Ixtapa's main beach, Playa el Palmar, next to the rock jetty
North of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo
Playa Linda - Local rivermouth/point at the northern end of Ixtapa's 2nd hotel zone
Troncones Beach - 3 Miles of Beach and Point Breaks only 1/2 and hour north of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo
Playa Manzanillo - Half Moon bay with hollow lefts, located at the northern end of Troncones Beach
Playa La Saladita - The Best Longboard Wave ever, north of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo
South of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo
Juluchuca, Loma Bonita and La Barrita - Beach breaks located near Petatlan to the south of Zihuatanejo.
Surfing Tournaments and Contests
