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The Ranch: surf spot in Troncones & La Saladita
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Reef break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- SSW (offshore wind: NNE)
- Best tide
- low to mid (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Apr – Oct: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Water temperature
- 26–30°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Troncones & La Saladita, Mexico (17.9092, -101.8670)
Other surf spots in Troncones & La Saladita
- Manzanillo Bay: Point break, left-hander, all levels, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: all tides
- Troncones: Point break, left-hander, all levels, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: all tides
- La Saladita: Point break, left-hander, all levels, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: all tides, rising
- Escolleras: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, best tide: all tides
Places to stay near The Ranch
- El rancho surf (0.5 km away): Hotel
- Playa Troncones (9.8 km away): Guesthouse
- Posada la gaviota (10 km away): Hotel
- Mundá La Saladita (12 km away): Holiday rental
- La Chuparosa (13 km away): Holiday rental
- Casas Playa Saladita (13 km away): Guesthouse
- Casa Esmeralda La Saladita (13 km away): Hotel
- Villas Jacqueline (13 km away): Holiday rental
Surf schools near The Ranch
- La Salidita Surf (13 km away)
- ECO LODGE TRES PALMAS, Playa La Saladita, Mexico (13 km away)
- Hotel Casa Viva Troncones (19 km away)
- Tsunami Surf, Troncones Mexico (21 km away)
- RV Trailer Park Playa Linda (33 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf The Ranch?
The Ranch is in Troncones & La Saladita, where the best surf season is Apr – Oct (April, May, June, July, August, September and October). It works best at this tide: low to mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNE.
What wind is offshore at The Ranch?
The Ranch faces SSW, so wind from the NNE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SSW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf The Ranch?
The best tide at The Ranch is low to mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is The Ranch good for beginners?
The Ranch suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near The Ranch?
The nearest places to stay are El rancho surf (0.5 km away), Playa Troncones (9.8 km away), Posada la gaviota (10 km away) and Mundá La Saladita (12 km away). Swell Cabin lists 223 places to stay within 24 km of Troncones & La Saladita.
What is the surf forecast for The Ranch?
Swell Cabin rates The Ranch hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
Troncones & La Saladita surf guide
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