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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Playa Princess
Mexico, Guerrero
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A little drive from Acapulco Bay to the airport, once you´ll see Princess hotel acces, make your right and go all the way down to the beach. you can even take the bus that let you at the main road infront of the hotel and take the 5 minutes walk to the beach. DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyDon't know
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerFast, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionWest, SouthWest, South
Good wind directionNorth, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdCrowded
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
Additional Information
This is a fast and powerfull wave that tends to close, there are several rip tides so be carefull, sometimes you may find toursit swimming right on the best break wich is right in front of princess hotel.
Atmosphere
Full of non surfing visitors who we´ll be glad to see you ride a wave, locals are realy nice, if you don´t look for trouble there´s no posible way to find one, but if you do they are very dangerous. so just try to be kind with everybody and you´ll spent a great time. By the way girl factor at this beach is one of the best in Acapulco.
General
This isn´t a world class spot, but if you are thinking about going to Acapulco or you are just near by I suggest you to try it.
Not a classic, just an ordinary beach break blown out most of the time! The wave has a right and a left, but is is not worth the hassel (by far not a classic!) Most of the locals there head elsewhere unless they are just home for the holidays. If you don't watch out you WILL get robbed. The place is notorious well know for being crowded and full of vacationers=lots of theft!
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By Anonymous , 27-11-2006
my wave - grew up bodyboarding/surfing here. closest place to downtown aca and definitely not a world class wave, but can be fun. the locals are awesome especially compared to other mexican spots, and are always willing to chat and give advice if youre friendly. this is no ocean to mess with though. hugely strong currents are the norm and ive seen lots of people come close to drowning here. hit it in the early morn or afternoon and you might get some longish rides, otherwise its probably windblown. dont let yourself get out too far. when its huge try the very north end pointbreak(just walk to the end of the beach), it will go off when its unsurfable and closing elsewhere. lots of chicas and such on holidays, but i prefer it when its uncrowded. viva mexico
By anonymous , 22-02-2006
mayan palace - hi i am french ,i was in the mayan palace hotel ,good waves but not regulary and a big corriente when you go out from water , you have to walk a lot , it s boring but it s a good spot
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By neptunebk@yahoo.com , 09-07-2007
fairmont princess? - is this spot in front of the fairmont princess?If not what resort is it? thanks