When is the best time to surf Puerto Escondido?

Surf in Puerto Escondido is most reliable from May–September. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.

How warm is the water in Puerto Escondido?

Sea temperature in Puerto Escondido averages 28°C in March and 30°C in August. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.

Is Puerto Escondido good for beginners?

Yes — Puerto Escondido has beach breaks and point breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.

Can I work remotely from Puerto Escondido with a team in another time zone?

Puerto Escondido runs on America/Mexico_City. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 6 hours of shared workday with New York, 6 hours of shared workday with San Francisco and 1 hours of shared workday with London all year round.

Surf Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Surf Puerto Escondido, Mexico: beach breaks and point breaks for all levels, best surf May–September, sea 28°C–30°C.

Waves

beach breaks and point breaks

Suits

all levels

Best surf months

May–September

Sea temperature

28–30°C

Surf season in Puerto Escondido, month by month

Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.

Monthly climate, waves and surf season
Month	Surf season	Waves m	Swell	Air °C	Sea °C	Rain mm/day
January	–	1.1	13 s SSW	22	28	0.1
February	–	1.2	13 s SSW	23	28	0.1
March	–	1.3	14 s SSW	24	28	0.2
April	–	1.4	14 s SSW	25	28	0.3
May	In season	1.6	14 s SSW	25	30	1.8
June	In season	1.7	14 s SSW	24	30	7.3
July	In season	1.6	14 s SSW	24	30	4.6
August	In season	1.6	13 s SSW	24	30	6.4
September	In season	1.7	13 s SSW	23	30	7.2
October	–	1.5	13 s SSW	23	30	4.0
November	–	1.3	13 s SSW	22	30	0.4
December	–	1.1	13 s SSW	22	29	0.1

Surf spots near Puerto Escondido

Working remotely from Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido is on America/Mexico_City (UTC-6 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:

New York6 h
San Francisco6 h
London1 h
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Puerto Escondido?: Surf in Puerto Escondido is most reliable from May–September. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
How warm is the water in Puerto Escondido?: Sea temperature in Puerto Escondido averages 28°C in March and 30°C in August. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.
Is Puerto Escondido good for beginners?: Yes — Puerto Escondido has beach breaks and point breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
Can I work remotely from Puerto Escondido with a team in another time zone?: Puerto Escondido runs on America/Mexico_City. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 6 hours of shared workday with New York, 6 hours of shared workday with San Francisco and 1 hours of shared workday with London all year round.

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