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Access
Drive north of Ixtapa for about 40 miles then you'll see a turnoff for Troncones, then you'll go down a long bumpy road and you'll see a sign for the Playa Kandahar Surf Club. + About a 30 minute drive north of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo on highway 200. Turn left when you see sign that says Troncones, then follow the dirt road for 3 more km. until you reach the beach.
English (Translate this text in English): Drive north of Ixtapa for about 40 miles then you'll see a turnoff for Troncones, then you'll go down a long bumpy road and you'll see a sign for the Playa Kandahar Surf Club.<br />+<br />About a 30 minute drive north of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo on highway 200. Turn left when you see sign that says Troncones, then follow the dirt road for 3 more km. until you reach the beach.
English (Translate this text in English): Drive north of Ixtapa for about 40 miles then you'll see a turnoff for Troncones, then you'll go down a long bumpy road and you'll see a sign for the Playa Kandahar Surf Club.<br />+<br />About a 30 minute drive north of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo on highway 200. Turn left when you see sign that says Troncones, then follow the dirt road for 3 more km. until you reach the beach.
English (Translate this text in English): Drive north of Ixtapa for about 40 miles then you'll see a turnoff for Troncones, then you'll go down a long bumpy road and you'll see a sign for the Playa Kandahar Surf Club.&lt;br &#47;&gt;+&lt;br &#47;&gt;About a 30 minute drive north of Ixtapa&#47;Zihuatanejo on highway 200. Turn left when you see sign that says Troncones, then follow the dirt road for 3 more km. until you reach the beach.
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerFast
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell direction
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide position
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
- Sharks
Additional Information
This spot is very good for bodyboarders and shortboarders. The wave is very clean and can get pretty big.
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You can park anywhere along the beach! Simply find a peak as there are lots to choose from! Heavy beachbreak wave when it's big! Bring a good board but be careful not to break it!
English (Translate this text in English): This spot is very good for bodyboarders and shortboarders. The wave is very clean and can get pretty big.<br />+<br />You can park anywhere along the beach! Simply find a peak as there are lots to choose from! Heavy beachbreak wave when it's big! Bring a good board but be careful not to break it!
English (Translate this text in English): This spot is very good for bodyboarders and shortboarders. The wave is very clean and can get pretty big.<br />+<br />You can park anywhere along the beach! Simply find a peak as there are lots to choose from! Heavy beachbreak wave when it's big! Bring a good board but be careful not to break it!
English (Translate this text in English): This spot is very good for bodyboarders and shortboarders. The wave is very clean and can get pretty big.&lt;br &#47;&gt;+&lt;br &#47;&gt;You can park anywhere along the beach! Simply find a peak as there are lots to choose from! Heavy beachbreak wave when it's big! Bring a good board but be careful not to break it!
Atmosphere
This spot is very relaxed, there's usually not many people out and the people at the surf club are friendly.
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A heavy beachbreak wave when it's big! A laid back atmosphere with few crowds! This area has great surf potential. Drive a little north and you will find more great spots!
English (Translate this text in English): This spot is very relaxed, there's usually not many people out and the people at the surf club are friendly.<br />+<br />A heavy beachbreak wave when it's big! A laid back atmosphere with few crowds! This area has great surf potential. Drive a little north and you will find more great spots!
English (Translate this text in English): This spot is very relaxed, there's usually not many people out and the people at the surf club are friendly.<br />+<br />A heavy beachbreak wave when it's big! A laid back atmosphere with few crowds! This area has great surf potential. Drive a little north and you will find more great spots!
English (Translate this text in English): This spot is very relaxed, there's usually not many people out and the people at the surf club are friendly.&lt;br &#47;&gt;+&lt;br &#47;&gt;A heavy beachbreak wave when it's big! A laid back atmosphere with few crowds! This area has great surf potential. Drive a little north and you will find more great spots!
General
Great spot for beginners in the low season, very good all around.
English (Translate this text in English): Great spot for beginners in the low season, very good all around.
English (Translate this text in English): Great spot for beginners in the low season, very good all around.
English (Translate this text in English): Great spot for beginners in the low season, very good all around.
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