Mizata seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (November - March)
The dry season is the engine room of Mizata's surf year. As the North Pacific high builds and cooler continental air spills through the Tehuantepec gap, persistent NNE offshore flow combines with a steady diet of long-period SSW/S ground swell. Average wave heights sit between 3 and 5ft (0.9-1.5m) with periods in the 12-13s range, while rainfall drops to near zero and afternoon sea breezes stay on the softer side. This is when Mizata holds a clean, groomed texture and the SSW-facing beach gets the reliable offshore wind it needs to shine.
Fair Surf Season (June - October)
Summer and early fall bring the strongest Southern Hemisphere sources to life, feeding larger SSW/SW swells into the coastline. Average heights climb to 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) and periods remain in the powerful 13-14s class, but the trade wind inversion weakens under the influence of the ITCZ. Expect more rain, lighter and more variable winds, and a higher risk of onshore afternoon sea breezes that rough up the surface. The ocean is full of energy, but you have to pick the windows carefully.
Low Surf Season (April - May)
Strictly speaking, there is no flat season at Mizata, but April and May form the most inconsistent quality window of the year. The winter offshore flow has broken down and the summer South Pacific ground swells are not yet at full strength. Ideal offshore wind percentages fall to 53% and 50% respectively, and the S/SSW wind component becomes more frequent, which is a direct threat to an already SSW-facing break. The surf still arrives long-period and rideable, but don't expect the all-day clean conditions of winter.