Surfing in Nayarit, MexicoNayarit has a number of good surf spots along its south coast. Much of the northern coast of the state is lined with large marshes and lagoons, but from the San Blas area all the way south into Banderas Bay, there's a whole list of great surfing breaks. The coast of Nayarit during the summer months in particular can be a surfer's haven. Besides the spots mentioned below, in the neighboring state of Jalisco there is a rivermouth surf spot at Boca de Tomatlan, the Quimixto point break and Hammerhead on Maria Magdalena Island off the coast. On Banderas Bay, in the area north of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, just over the Nayarit border between Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Punta Mita, there is a series of reef, beach and rock jetty breaks that work when there's a large enough west swell; best surfing is from July to November. Long paddles or access by hired local boats (pangas). There are several surf shops and surf resorts in the area. Burros, or Punta el Burro - Surfers In the Burros area report a sand and rock bottom with a right reef break and occasional barrels working with a west swell. Summer months are the best, from July through September. Other breaks are Destilladeros, Veneros, La Lancha, El Coral, El Faro Breaks on the Nayarit Coast from Punta Mita to San Blas: Sayulita - a favorite spot for learners. The town has reasonable bungalow and room rentals, surf shops and instruction facilities. Surf-Mexico Guide - Sayulita Resources Aticama/Las Islitas - left point break with a reputation as the "longest rideable wave in the world" San Pancho, Lolas, Chacala, Santa Cruz Rivermouth, Stoners
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