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Vibrant ocean waves and rock formation off the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico.
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The Rock

4.1 — based on 27 community signals
4.3 12 especies 36 colaboradores

The Rock is a year-round Mexican surf break with consistent conditions and an active local community sharing waves and footage.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entry

De un vistazo

Actividad
surf
Dificultad
beginner

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
5.6 kn
Olas
1.12 m
Agua
32.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: S (20%)
Now: S (182°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.35m

Próxima: Alta a las 09:00 (+0.76m)

+1.3 m0 m-0.1 m
▲ 09:00 · +0.76m ▼ 10:00 · +0.75m ▼ 12:00 · +0.74m ▼ 23:00 · +0.1m Ahora +0.2m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV8.4 · very high Aire PM2.57 · good 06:06 18:19
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 7.4 1.2 8 0mm
09-19 9.1 1.1 8 0mm
09-20 9.3 1.04 8 2mm
09-21 8.7 1.16 8 6mm
09-22 7.2 1.16 8 0mm
09-23 10.1 1.6 8 0mm
09-24 9.7 1.52 8 2mm

About this spot

The Rock is a reliable surf spot on Mexico's coastline that draws riders throughout the year. The break maintains steady conditions across all seasons, making it accessible whether you're planning a winter escape or a summer swell chase. The spot has built a small but engaged community—three shared videos document sessions here, giving newcomers a sense of what to expect in terms of wave character and crowd levels. The break sits outside a marine protected area, so access is straightforward for traveling surfers. Whether you're a beginner testing your skills or an intermediate rider looking for consistent practice, The Rock delivers predictable conditions without the hassle of permit restrictions or conservation zone regulations. Local observations of the marine environment are documented through 12 species sightings, indicating healthy water life despite gaps in formal environmental monitoring. The spot rewards regular visits; conditions remain stable enough to plan trips with confidence, and the modest video archive from the community offers practical intel on timing and tide windows.

📖 Guía: Buceo en México: 51 sitios desde cenotes hasta inmersiones con tiburones

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 127V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 9631km · ~2215kg · €40

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 96/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 11h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 1h este · 1 día de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

Is The Rock good year-round?

Yes. The Rock maintains consistent surf throughout the year, so you can plan trips anytime without waiting for a specific season.

What's the skill level required?

Data on wave difficulty isn't documented, so check the community videos to gauge whether conditions match your experience level.

What marine life have people spotted here?

Twelve species observations are on record, though specific species aren't listed. Local footage and community posts may offer more details on what you might see in the water.

Do I need permits or special access?

The Rock lies outside a marine protected area, so standard beach access applies. No additional permits or restrictions affect surfers.

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

711 registros · 26 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
13 abr 2026
×74registros

Pseudorca crassidens

False killer whale
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 mar 2026
×1registros

Orcinus orca

Killer whale
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 mar 2026
×2registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 dic 2025
×101registros

Eschrichtius robustus

Gray whale
Mammalia · Eschrichtiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 mar 2025
×24registros

Delphinus delphis

Short-beaked common dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
18 feb 2025
×1registros

Orcinus orca

Killer whale
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 ene 2025
×1registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 dic 2024
×99registros

Delphinus delphis

Short-beaked common dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
9 dic 2024
×1registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 dic 2023
×75registros

Eschrichtius robustus

Gray whale
Mammalia · Eschrichtiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 feb 2023
×3registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 dic 2022
×68registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Noa Mizuno in Mexico ( lovers rock version ) | Twin Fin Surfing Session

NobodySurf : Surfing Videos
💬 3 top comments
  • Nice smooth style on the twinny. 👍🤙

    @louisrobinson4164 · 👍 11
  • Maaaan that sync with the music at 1:32 is something else

    @El_Kuko1 · 👍 3
  • Power flow and style… trifecta!

    @mauifilms4632 · 👍 1

Mason Ho Surfing Mexico | Mermaid Rocks

Ho & Pringle Productions
💬 3 top comments
  • Bear's cutback pic is so rad. Frame it when you get home. Aloha my friends 🤙

    @O.B.UncleBobby · 👍 20
  • Mason Ho will have the world's 1st wavepool with rocks, and those rocks will be moveable so he can spread them around in endless critical configurations. Geev 'em Mace :planet-orange-purple-ring:

    @roguebossa · 👍 14
  • Dont know if you noticed Mase, but there rocks out there! 😉🤙

    @storm2000808 · 👍 5

Jordy Smith | Beyond Mexico

O'Neill
💬 3 top comments
  • I really think Jordy should have won a title a few years back.

    @tgrEye5681 · 👍 7
  • Some of those barrels were like a right hand vers of Skeleton Bay.

    @GazAce · 👍 3
  • Incredible tube riding Jordy...beautiful photography edit guys......

    @gregstewart3126 · 👍 0
wind peaks Jun-Jul-Mar, calmest Nov-Sep-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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