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
Nov 10, 2026
Wave Height:
1.21
Swell Direction:
187.19
Wind Speed:
2.01
Wind Direction
279.08
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Nov 11, 2026
Wave Height:
1.22
Swell Direction:
180.08
Wind Speed:
1.76
Wind Direction
278.53
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Nov 12, 2026
Wave Height:
1.22
Swell Direction:
172.67
Wind Speed:
2.31
Wind Direction
268.55
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Nov 13, 2026
Wave Height:
1.3
Swell Direction:
191.9
Wind Speed:
3.56
Wind Direction
285.47
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Nov 14, 2026
Wave Height:
1.43
Swell Direction:
192.62
Wind Speed:
3.68
Wind Direction
304.93
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6
Nov 15, 2026
Wave Height:
1.57
Swell Direction:
203.43
Wind Speed:
5.44
Wind Direction
273.66
Conditions
Good
Rating
7
Nov 16, 2026
Wave Height:
1.42
Swell Direction:
204.05
Wind Speed:
2
Wind Direction
214.49
Conditions
Fair
Rating
6