The winner is Puerto Escondido,   ...more info

Crank up the Marley, cruise to the beach. Puerto is just right for chillin' at a no-frills tourist town that refused to go 'resort.'

And the runners up are....

Sayulita, Nayarit,   More Info

Good waves, a large surf community, and frequent surf contests, Catch the north swell December through early April.

Pascuales, Colima

Huge beach break - very powerful - for experienced surfers only.

Mazatlan, Sinaloa,   More Info

Excellent conditions yearound from beginner to expert. Check out Playa Bruja, Playa Olas Altas, Cerritos Beach, Cagadazo Beach, and Playa Los Pinos.

Todos Santos, Baja California Sur,   More Info

Good surf spots between Los Cabos and Todos Santos

Ensenada, Baja California,   More Info

Good surfing in Santo Tomas north of town. Camping available. Best time is fall and winter - bring a wetsuit.

Huatulco, Oaxaca,   More Info

La Bocana beach, Barra de la Cruz, 20 km east is great. Summer and fall are the best.

Punta de Mita, Nayarit

Good waves off the beach near the end of the point in Banderas Bay

San Pancho, Nayarit,   More Info

Small waves here, better in Sayulita (10 minutes by car). A good place to stay is Costa Azul. They have daily minivan trips to surrounding surf areas.

Los Cabos, Baja California Sur

Surf spots mainly outside the resort, on the Pacific near Todos Santos for example

San Blas, Nayarit,   More Info

Las Islitas was once famous for the longest wave in the world - now a good jetty and shore break at Borrego Beach. Best surf is in the summer. Surfers hang out at Pompis Ramada on Borrego.