The destination
A village built around a wave.
Live forecast, the wave's full story, and everything you need to prepare for the trip.
The wave, by the numbers
Mexico's most perfect right.
Barra de la Cruz is precisely how you'd dream it. A long right point break reminiscent of Snapper Rocks — heavy takeoff, hollow barrels at low tide, then it fattens and peels beautifully down the sand. Turns, tubes, and repeat. South Pacific swells wrap around the headland from April through October, delivering some of the most consistent, world-class surf on Earth. And you're watching it all unfold from your balcony.
Wave Type
Right point break
Best Swell
W / SW
Best Wind
Mornings / East
Best Season
April – October
Water Temp
27–28°C / 80–82°F
Consistency
80%
Right now in the water
Live from the buoy.
Conditions update hourly. Forecast covers the next five days at the point.
Updated Mon 10:15 AM
Wave height
6.8 ft
2.1 m
Period
15.7 s
Swell direction
SSW
195°
Water temp
31.8°C
89°F
Next five days
1 Mon
6.9 ft
2 Tue
6.3 ft
3 Wed
5.1 ft
4 Thu
5.7 ft
5 Fri
5.8 ft
Live conditions via Open-Meteo
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Photographed from the cliff above the property.
About Barra
A village the world walked into.
Barra de la Cruz is a Zapotec fishing village of a few hundred people on the coast of Oaxaca. The community owns and runs the beach — which is why the wave is still as good as it is. There's a single beach restaurant with fresh fish and cold beer, a couple of comedores in town, no big resorts, no nightclubs, no chaos. It's quiet. That's the point.
A typical lineup at Barra. Long rights, multiple peaks, sand-bottomed point — and a community of surfers that keeps it that way.
When to come
Best time to visit.
Barra works year-round, but the wave wants south swell. April through October delivers — June through September is peak. Off-season is mellower but quieter.
Plan your trip
What you need to know before you come.
The practical stuff. Bookmark this page before your flight.
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What to pack
Boards a touch more volume than usual — the wave wants paddle speed. Reef-safe sunscreen, light rashguard, dry bag for the walk down, headlamp (the path back at dusk is dark), and a couple sandals.
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Cash & ATMs
Pull pesos in Huatulco before driving in — there's no ATM in Barra. Most spots in the village are cash-only. The property accepts transfer in advance or cash on arrival.
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Language
Spanish is the default. Jose and a few others at the property speak English. Zapotec is still spoken by elders in the village. A handful of phrases go a long way.
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Internet & cell
Wi-Fi is at the property and works fine for video calls. Cell signal is patchy in the village center and reliable along the beach. No SIM needed for short stays.
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Power & plugs
110V, US/MX two-prong plugs. If you're coming from Europe or the UK, bring an adapter — preferably one with USB-C built in for charging at the beach.
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Community beach fee
About 100 MXN per person per day at the beach gate. Goes to the local community — palapas, the restaurant, lifeguards. Worth every peso, and you're contributing directly.
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Photography etiquette
Always ask before photographing locals. Drones near the point are a hard no without prior permission from the community council. Be a guest, not a producer.
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Flat-day plans
Snorkel La Bocana (20 min south), hike to the lookout above the village (45 min), day-trip to Huatulco's nine bays, or ask Jose which neighboring break is working — Mojón and Salchi often pick up when Barra goes quiet.
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When you're ready
Your wave is breaking.
We don't take card payments online. Every booking starts with a WhatsApp message to Jose — usually a reply in under an hour. Tell us when you want to come and how many of you.
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