Cerro Hermoso Surf Break

Cerro Hermoso Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 15.95° N 97.75° W

Issued: 11 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cerro Hermoso sea temperature is
30.6° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Cerro Hermoso surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly 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
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
0
3
4
0
3
2
0
4
4
1
4
4
1
4
4
1
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
943
687
427
448
612
493
978
904
610
508
602
706
706
881
756
1198
1782
1026
996
1213
831
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
WNW
5
NNW
5
NW
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
NW
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
NW
15
WSW
15
NW
10
NW
20
WSW
10
NNW
10
NW
20
WSW
10
NNW
Wind State
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
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
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5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
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)
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
Energy kJ
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)
0.3
SSW
20
0.6
SW
6
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
16
0.5
S
8
0.1
SW
24
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.6
S
8
1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
Energy kJ
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)
0.1
E
7
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SW
6
0.3
S
7
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
SW
24
0.3
S
19
0.6
SSW
17
0.3
SW
21
0.6
SW
24
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.5
S
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.1
S
18
0.4
ESE
8
Energy kJ
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)
0.4
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
5
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
W
6
0.5
SSW
7
Energy kJ
12
6
18
16
12
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
23
0
0
545
0
0
973
0
3
955
0
0
886
0
0
545
0
0
806
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
5
5
5
4
7
5
9
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
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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.

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