Best Time to Ride · Barra de la Cruz vs Salina Cruz
Barra de la Cruz vs Salina Cruz: which is better for surfing?
Barra de la Cruz or Salina Cruz? Month by month: windy days, waves and water temperature side by side, from years of weather data.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Barra de la Cruz has bigger waves in 8 of 12 months.
- Barra de la Cruz has warmer water in 10 of 12 months.
- Best months at Barra de la Cruz: April–September.
- Best months at Salina Cruz: April–October.
- 82 km apart.
BestApr–Sep
Barra de la Cruz
Mexico
Intermediate and up · 30°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ HUX 32 km
Water temperature per month (°C)
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BestApr–Oct
Salina Cruz
Mexico
Intermediate and up · 30°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ IZT 40 km
Water temperature per month (°C)
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Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum. Water: average sea surface temperature.