Playa La Saladita Surfing
A small town with a growing international surf scene, La Saladita has an incredibly consistent and long left. Especially good for longboarders and mid-lengths.
Quick Facts
A seriously amazing left-hand point break
Small, but growing town for tourism
Super consistent wave that fires year-round
Good for longboarders and mid-lengths
Introduction to La Saladita
Playa La Saladita has jumped onto radars. We think it’s going to be one of the next spots to blow up a bit. It’s not so hard to get to, it has a fantastic and consistent left off the point, and it’s a mellow little surf town. The roads from Zihuatanejo aren’t perfect, but it is accessible. You can also head down to Troncones pretty easily to visit another top surf spot in Mexico. Be aware, there isn’t a whole lot going on in 2025 in Playa La Saladita. You might call it a sleepy little town. But it is growing, for better or worse.
La Saladita Surf Season
There’s definitely nearly always a wave here in Playa La Saladita. But the seasons can be quite different. During winter, you’ll get more NE swells that don’t hit perfectly off the point. The waves are often smaller and a bit weaker without the punch. In the summer months, you’ll find more SE groundswells coming in to hit the point at the ideal angle. Waves are often chest-to-head high during the summer and give smooth long rides. Summer is the “high” season here, although it is currently not very crowded during any season.
Where to Surf in La Saladita
There’s really one spot in La Saladita, known as the point or the punta. Breaking at the south end of the beach off a beautiful river mouth sandbank setup, it’s just a beautiful wave. Winter offers better waves for longboarders, while summer has some shortboard days. A midlength is my board of choice when I go to La Saladita as it works anytime.
Crowds - Not much
Surfer Level - Beginner, Intermediate
Ideal Swell - SW/NW
Ideal Wind - E/NE
Break Type - Beach rivermouth break
Consistency - 90%
Be Aware: Long paddles!
Surf Camps, Classes, and Lessons in La Saladita
We’re not currently aware of any true surf camps operating in Playa La Saladita, but we’ll be on the lookout. There should be some popping up in the near future in our opinion. If you want a nearby surf camp, check out Troncones Point Hostel. They offer 5 day and 7 day surf camps just south in Troncones. As for classes and rentals, you can find spots up and down the beach!
From the Store
Nearby Surf Spots
Troncones Point (Manzanillo Bay)
Big lefts that don’t always work. Best in summer with the SW swells, and needs to be decently big to actually work well.
Crowds - Not much
Surfer Level - Advanced
Ideal Swell - SW
Ideal Wind - E/NE
Break Type - Point
Consistency - 40%
Be Aware: Reef, punchy wave
Zihuatanejo
South of La Saladita, there are a few breaks in the area. More serves as a hub to get to Troncones for surfing, but a town with more to do.
Crowds - Some
Surfer Level - Beginner, Intermediote
Ideal Swell - S/SW
Ideal Wind - E/NE
Break Type - Beach, point
Consistency - 70%
Be Aware: Lots of beginners
Playa Troncones
A huge beach that is well-known as a solid surf spot. Over two miles long with nice A-frames up and down the beach.
Crowds - Some, but a huge beach
Surfer Level - Beginners/Intermediates
Ideal Swell - NW/W/SW
Ideal Wind - E/NE/SE
Break Type - Beach
Consistency - 90%
Be Aware: Rocky bottom, avoid low tide
Other Things to Do in La Saladita
There’s honestly not a ton to do in La Saladita. If you’re looking for a vacation with lots of other activities or things to do for the family, you might want to look elsewhere. If you want to spend all day at a beautiful beach and chill in the evenings, this is your place!
Where to Stay in La Saladita
If you don’t want to stay at one of the many surf camps in Sayulita, don’t worry! We have you covered. There’s no shortage of accommodations in Sayulita. Be aware that staying near the center of town means you might hear the loud music playing until the early hours of the morning!
Bungalows de Blanca
The best spot for surf, hands-down
Blanca’s bungalows are seriously at the break. You can walk out the front door, get in the water, and you’re there. They run around $100/night and are lovely little bungalows with AC. All you need!
Getting to La Saladita
If you’re arriving via plane to Mexico, you’ll likely land at the international airport in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. We use Expedia for our flights. From there, it is about 45 minutes north. You can take a taxi at the airport, organize a private transfer, or rent a car. Personally, we just take taxis. We’ve had no problems with the boards.
Travel Tips
We don’t have a ton of travel tips for La Saladita. Really just two. First, if you stay on the south side of the river, you’re really close to the break. However, it’s a long walk around to get into town where you’ll find small restaurants and whatnot. For us, just on the north side of the river is the place to be. Second, there isn’t a lot going on. If you are expecting a Mexican resort town, you’re going to be disappointed. We love it, but we’re the types who like to chill and do nothign after a long day surfing!
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