Ostiones

Ostiones is a left-hand reef break south of San Pancho that forms point-like characteristics along its reef structure. When substantial southwest swells align with the right conditions, the break produces long, fast-peeling walls with good workable sections. The spot handles most tidal levels, though it responds across low, mid, and high water. It suits intermediate-level surfers. Hazards include rips, rocks scattered through the break, and sharks common to the region.

The Riviera Nayarit coast saw consistent surfer activity beginning in the 1960s as the region remained largely undeveloped at that time, though no specific documented history exists for Ostiones itself beyond its status as one of several breaks in the area.

Ostiones lies south of San Pancho, accessible by boat or via a substantial hike around the coastal headland—the remoteness keeps crowds lower than nearby beach breaks. Summer months offer more favorable conditions, with October typically showing the most reliable swell windows and cleaner offshore wind patterns from the east-southeast.