Oaxaca, Mexico

Playa Tangolunda

Playa Tangolunda is a beautiful and clean beach, renowned for its steep terrain and strong undertow. The beach is not particularly easy to access, but visitors can enter through the public parking area.

Explore places to stay near Playa Tangolunda and experience its stunning, yet challenging, natural beauty.

It is important to note that the beach does not have bathroom or shower facilities. While the beach is generally safe, the waves can become rough, particularly after dark. Despite its beauty, visitors are advised to be cautious as the tides can make swimming dangerous.

What to do at Playa Tangolunda?

Amenities

Playa Tangolunda amenities include parking.

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Playa Tangolunda include Restaurant Bar los Alebrijes S.A de C.V., Restaurante La Poblanita, Cafe Icacos, Parota Latin American Cuisine and Buffet Doña Rosa.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beauty and cleanliness of the beach, with many appreciating its safe environment and the thrill of its rough waves at night. However, visitors also warn about the beach's steep terrain and strong undertow, making it dangerous for swimming.

Where to Stay near Playa Tangolunda?

Most visitors to Playa Tangolunda often choose to stay in the nearby Tangolunda Bay area, which offers a range of resorts and hotels within walking distance of the beach. This area is popular for its luxurious accommodations and easy access to the beautiful coastline, attracting beach lovers looking for both relaxation and convenience.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Playa Tangolunda?

Latitude: 15.7725495 / Longitude: -96.0970469

Playa Tangolunda is located in Oaxaca. The following map of Playa Tangolunda shows the exact location.

Playa Tangolunda: Weather Today

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Today is an unsuitable day for a beach visit to Playa Tangolunda, so it is best to make other plans. Expect persistent light rain throughout the day, creating a rather gloomy and wet atmosphere under dense cloud cover. The sea is extremely turbulent with high, dangerous waves that make entering the water very risky and unsafe. While the air temperature will reach 29.6 °C and the water temperature is 30.6 °C, the rough conditions and ongoing drizzle make swimming impossible. You should also be aware that the UV Index is 8.5, which is quite high, so keep in mind that skin protection remains necessary even when the sun is hidden behind thick clouds. Please prioritize your safety and stay away from the shoreline until conditions improve.
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Air

Low / High24.3°C/29.6°C
Feels Like (High)35.8°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature30.6 °C
Wave Height3.6 m
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Rain

Rain Chance83%
Rainfall4.3 mm
Rain Duration15 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset05:52/18:55
Sunshine Hours8.8 hrs
UV Index8.5
Cloud Cover96%
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Wind

Speed13.5 km/h
Gusts34.9 km/h
DirectionNE

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