Playa Zicatela
Puerto Escondido
Mexico
One of Mexico's most famous waves, Zicatela is a powerful, hollow beach break in Puerto Escondido often known as the "Mexican Pipeline." It is capable of producing heavy, fast barrels and extremely powerful surf, particularly during large South Pacific swells.
Wave Type:
Best Swell:
Best Wind:
Difficulty:
Powerful Beach Break
S–SW
Light offshore / Morning
Advanced – Expert
Oct 22, 2026
Wave Height:
1.5
Swell Direction:
132.45
Wind Speed:
2.08
Wind Direction
342.86
Conditions
Good
Rating
6
Oct 23, 2026
Wave Height:
1.61
Swell Direction:
137.52
Wind Speed:
2.22
Wind Direction
346.34
Conditions
Good
Rating
7
Oct 24, 2026
Wave Height:
1.85
Swell Direction:
208.36
Wind Speed:
2.18
Wind Direction
322.67
Conditions
Good
Rating
7
Oct 25, 2026
Wave Height:
1.93
Swell Direction:
216.37
Wind Speed:
2.59
Wind Direction
59.07
Conditions
Good
Rating
7
Oct 26, 2026
Wave Height:
1.61
Swell Direction:
231.42
Wind Speed:
2.72
Wind Direction
329.82
Conditions
Good
Rating
7
Oct 27, 2026
Wave Height:
1.44
Swell Direction:
185.01
Wind Speed:
4.01
Wind Direction
309.47
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Oct 28, 2026
Wave Height:
1.45
Swell Direction:
261.04
Wind Speed:
2
Wind Direction
231.76
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6