About This Spot
Cozumel / Chen Rio, Mexico is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Mexico.
Situated in North America, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–E–S winds, peaking from February to May, Cozumel / Chen Rio, Mexico delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The most usual is from East, not always strong but good, and when we get a cold front or hurricane close by you will have great winds so check out the weather a few days ahead and come on over. We have a wind pattern where you get a few days with good sideshore winds then it will switch East, then you go to the waves. It stays there a couple of days and then switches South and if it is strong it means you will have good winds from the North which we call Brisote or Norte depending on the direction and strength. So all you have to do is wait for the proper conditions. East winds (onshore) are the best for this place, but the waves are worth it. East is the dominant wind direction and the preferable time is between February (carnival!) to May.
When to Go
If you live in cold places this will be heaven. Warm water and air. Every other Norte wind in November to December you might need a wetsuit/shorty.
What to Expect
Nice waves. There is a bit of an under toe but you are not spending the whole time swimming.
Wind & Conditions
N · E · S
Best wind direction
The most usual is from East, not always strong but good, and when we get a cold front or hurricane close by you will have great winds so check out the weather a few days ahead and come on over. We have a wind pattern where you get a few days with good sideshore winds then it will switch East, then you go to the waves. It stays there a couple of days and then switches South and if it is strong it means you will have good winds from the North which we call Brisote or Norte depending on the direction and strength. So all you have to do is wait for the proper conditions. East winds (onshore) are the best for this place, but the waves are worth it. East is the dominant wind direction and the preferable time is between February (carnival!) to May.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Nice waves. There is a bit of an under toe but you are not spending the whole time swimming.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
There is a brand new route from Miami to Cozumel depending on the day of the week otherwise you go through the hassle of the connection to Cancun or from Mexico City to Cancun. From there you take the bus to Playa del Carmen, you can get your ticket at the airport and it is a 45min to 1 hour ride from your bus station. You walk to the pier and take the ferry to Cozumel. Drive to the east side of the island and then a bit south until you reach the spot.
Location
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