My family and I are going to Sayulita (45 minute drive north of Puerta Vuerta) for Xmas. We have a house rented on "the beach" - pictures look wonderful and pristine... but we all know photoshop does wonders... So my question is:
Does anyone know anything about this area - surf conditions, creepy sea creatures, great swimming areas, etc.? Should we wear rash guards/booties/etc? Are there any open water clubs/masters groups in the area? Any info will be greatly appreciated!
It probably depends on where you are in the bay. I stayed at a place called Palladium that has a break called Burros right out in front of it. The surf break wasn't suitable for body surfing, but there were some little waves that hit the hotel's beach that would probably work. If you're not staying at Palladium, you can hike in from the road.
We used to surf at a spot called La Lancha (for an old boat washed up on the beach) that is directly across the road from what is now the 4 Seasons. It would probably be a good body surf beach, but I don't think you can hike in any more.
Most of the breaks I've surfed are very close to the beach. No need for a boat if you can access the beach.
Beach access in Mexico is an odd thing. One day we were at La Lancha when the army showed up and refused to allow us to hike back out to the road. We had to bushwhack a couple miles down the beach with our boards and packs, over headlands and through dense jungle to Punta de Mita, then send one guy on the bus back to get the car. Quite the adventure.
There are plenty of boat captains who will pick you up at your hotel and take you to inaccessible beaches for a reasonable fee. Ask at any surf shop down there.
Here's a link with some information: www.surf-mexico.com/.../index.php
It probably depends on where you are in the bay. I stayed at a place called Palladium that has a break called Burros right out in front of it. The surf break wasn't suitable for body surfing, but there were some little waves that hit the hotel's beach that would probably work. If you're not staying at Palladium, you can hike in from the road.
We used to surf at a spot called La Lancha (for an old boat washed up on the beach) that is directly across the road from what is now the 4 Seasons. It would probably be a good body surf beach, but I don't think you can hike in any more.
Most of the breaks I've surfed are very close to the beach. No need for a boat if you can access the beach.
Beach access in Mexico is an odd thing. One day we were at La Lancha when the army showed up and refused to allow us to hike back out to the road. We had to bushwhack a couple miles down the beach with our boards and packs, over headlands and through dense jungle to Punta de Mita, then send one guy on the bus back to get the car. Quite the adventure.
There are plenty of boat captains who will pick you up at your hotel and take you to inaccessible beaches for a reasonable fee. Ask at any surf shop down there.
Here's a link with some information: www.surf-mexico.com/.../index.php
