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A little about Playa Zipolite, The Beach of the Dead . . .

Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, Southern Mexico, on the Pacific Ocean. A little bit about my favorite little get-away on this small world of ours.

Zipolite, a sweaty 30-minute walk west from Puerto Angel, brings you to Playa Zipolite and another world. The feeling here is 1970's - Led Zep, Marley, and scruffy gringos.

A long, long time ago, Zipolite beach was usually visited by the Zapotecans...who made it a magical place. They came to visit Zipolite to meditate, or just to rest.

Recently, this beach has begun to receive day-trippers from Puerto Angel and Puerto Escondido, giving it a more TOURISTY feel than before.

Most people come here for the novelty of the nude beach, yoga, turtles, seafood, surf, meditation, vegetarians, discos, party, to get burnt by the sun, or to see how long they can stretch their skinny budget.

I post WWW Oaxaca, Mexico, Zipolite and areas nearby information. Also general budget, backpacker, surfer, off the beaten path, Mexico and beyond, information.

REMEMBER: Everyone is welcome at Zipolite.

ivan

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Beach Report Playa Zipolite

 https://beach.report/beach/playa-zipolite


Today's read · High hazard

Hazardous conditions today

High hazard - dangerous conditions from strong wind, current, or surf. Stay in shallow water.

Inferred from weather & ocean data — not an official lifeguard flag. What the flag colors mean

87°F
Water temperature
Moderate
Rip current risk · NWS
5.8 ft
Surf · 10.3s period
7 mph
Wind from NW
0
UV now · peaks 6 High
As of Oct 25, 2026, 6:42 AM CST · 38 minutes ago
In the water today
  • Dangerous surf or currents today
  • Stay out of deep water
  • Follow all posted flags and lifeguard guidance
  • When in doubt, stay out

Always check with local beach patrol before swimming.

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