Playa Principal
Petatlán · Mexico
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An open sand beach facing SW-facing near Petatlán, Playa Principal works on SE–W groundswell with N–NE winds offshore; conditions are most reliable year-round.
Today's surf at Playa Principal
Updated 04:29 spot time
Playa Principal surf report for Sunday 27 Sept: waves 2.0 m overhead, 1.5 m WSW swell at 8.05 s. Wind up to 12 km/h W. Water 32°C. Best surf window around 11:00 — good (4/5) with 11 km/h W wind.
Snapshot from the Sunday 27 Sept build — the live hourly forecast below updates every hour.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Best swell
SE–W
Best wind
N–NE
Break type
Beach break
Best season
Year-round
Safety: Friendly by surf standards, but rip currents and drop-in etiquette still apply. Shifting sandbars create moving rip currents — learn to spot them and use them to get out back.
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