Welcome to Catcha L’Ola Surf Shop and Bar, Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo’s only hardcore Surf Shop.  Owner Leon P. Yañez concentrates on the real things, board repairs, leashes, wax, rentals, wet suits, rash guards, lessons and trips to the best surf in the area. Catcha L'Ola offers: Surfing Lessons Surf Shop & Bar Surf Info & Reports Daily and Custom Surf Trips Surf Board Rentals and Repair Cheap Beer & Cocktails

Click thumbnails to enlarge Surf trips & lessons at La Saladita Catcha L'Ola Surf Shop Ixtapa, Mexico Centro Comercial Kiosco Local #12 Ixtapa, Gro. Mexico 40880 Telephones (011) 52 (755) 553-1384 - Cell, from the US/Canada (011) 52 (755) 557-1442 Cell, local call (044 - 755) 557-1442 E-mail Catcha L'Ola Locator Map (click to enlarge)

Our area offers some of the best surf on Mexico’s Pacific Coast or anywhere else in the world with spots like Playa Linda, La Saladita, the Ranch, Mahajua, Troncones, Playa Manzanillo, Escolleras, Juluchuca, La Barrita and Las Gatas, all within an hours drive of Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa.

We have daily surf trips to Playa Linda, La Saladita and El Rancho. Plan a custom surfing excursion for two or three days to Barra de Nexpa and Ticla.

The Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo area is a year round surf destination. Our best surf is from May to October but November through March still see rideable surf most days. Don't bother with a wetsuit, you won't need it.

To get here fly Mexicana or AeroMexico from Mexico City or check out the direct flights from Continental (Houston), Alaska (West Coast), or America West (Phoenix). It is a good idea to reserve a rent car in advance for the best rates

Catcha L'Ola offers full service camping trips to La Saladita and El Rancho. Leon will take you to the best and safest camping areas, help you settle in and provide you with tents, sleeping bags, hammocks, stove, mosquito netting, even surfboards if you need them. Surf to your hearts content, Leon will stop in daily to resupply you.

With easily accessible rivermouth, point, beach and reef breaks there is something for every surfer, from beginner to professional.

Leon 'El Tigre, Burro Vago, Owner of Catcha L'Ola, current Mexican National Champion, Masters Division

Stop in at Leon’s Catcha L’Ola Surf Shop, watch the surf Videos playing morning to night, drink an ice cold beer, margarita or mixed drink served on the patio and talk surf with the guys that went out this morning.  Catch L’Ola is the spot to find out local conditions and forecasts.

Check out a little Local Surf History/Las Gatas Beach

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