Surf Forecasts:
Cerro Hermoso surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,782 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cerro Hermoso this week:
The surf forecast for Cerro Hermoso over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cerro Hermoso in the next 16 days are 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cerro Hermoso over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
943 | 687 | 427 | 448 | 612 | 493 | 978 | 904 | 610 | 508 | 602 | 706 | 706 | 881 | 756 | 1198 | 1782 | 1026 | 996 | 1213 | 831 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:33AM0.99m | 10:18PM0.65m | 11:30AM1.05m | 11:19PM0.63m | 12:30PM1.10m | 00:24AM0.63m | 1:30PM1.14m | 1:31AM0.66m | 2:29PM1.16m | 2:37AM0.71m | 3:26PM1.17m | 3:41AM0.76m | 4:21PM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:03PM0.30m | 4:24AM0.08m | 6:11PM0.27m | 5:22AM0.04m | 7:15PM0.23m | 6:26AM0.01m | 8:15PM0.18m | 7:31AM-0.02m | 9:11PM0.13m | 8:37AM-0.03m | 10:03PM0.09m | 9:40AM-0.02m | 10:54PM0.05m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
943 | 687 | 427 | 440 | 612 | 427 | 978 | 904 | 610 | 508 | 602 | 706 | 706 | 594 | 440 | 1198 | 1782 | 1026 | 996 | 1213 | 831 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 8 | SW 24 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
75 | 31 | 360 | 448 | 362 | 493 | 31 | 22 | 61 | 54 | 49 | 37 | 44 | 881 | 756 | 396 | 321 | 297 | 213 | 258 | 150 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SSW 20 | SW 6 | S 7 | W 18 | W 18 | — | SW 24 | S 19 | SSW 17 | SW 21 | SW 24 | SSW 19 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 18 | ESE 8 |
1 | 75 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | — | 22 | 61 | 237 | 72 | 444 | 251 | 42 | 40 | 27 | 5 | 27 | 10 | 7 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | SW 6 | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — |
12 | 6 | 18 | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 545 | 0 | 0 | 973 | 0 | 3 | 955 | 0 | 0 | 886 | 0 | 0 | 545 | 0 | 0 | 806 | 0 |
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Information about the Cerro Hermoso Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cerro Hermoso provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cerro Hermoso can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cerro Hermoso surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cerro Hermoso) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cerro Hermoso may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Oaxaca? If you are looking for accommodation near Cerro Hermoso, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Oaxaca, consider staying in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional which is 50 km (31 miles) away. Other places in and around Oaxaca where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan Colbrado which is 62 km (39 miles) away, Nopala and Puerto Escondido.










