Rio Nexpa Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Michoacan)
Photo credit: Doug Johnson
Surf Break: Rio Nexpa
| Name: | Rio Nexpa |
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| Type: | point/rivermouth |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Rio Nexpa in Michoacan is a reasonably exposed point/rivermouth break that is usually a safe bet. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the north northeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the southwest. A reef breaks right and there is a left hand point break as well. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Often Crowded. Beware of rips and rocks.
Overall Rio Nexpa Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The rose diagram describes the variation of swells directed at Rio Nexpa over a normal ... (show all text)
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Also see Rio Nexpa surf quality by season and Rio Nexpa surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Rio Nexpa |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Rio Nexpa:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Playa Azul | 21 mi |
| Second closest break | Huahua | 31 mi |
| Third closest break | The Wash Right | 39 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ticla | 41 mi |
| Fifth closest break | El Faro | 46 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Rio Nexpa: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 629 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 725 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 789 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 825 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Galveston Buoy | 932 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Rio Nexpa: |
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| Closest tide station | Cardenas (Melchor Ocampo), Mexico | 42 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico | 121 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico (2) | 121 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico | 209 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | 237 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Rio Nexpa: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 1066 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 1111 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 1175 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 1204 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 1229 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Rio Nexpa: |
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| Closest city location | Arteaga (Mexico) | 36 mi |
| Second closest city location | La Orilla (Mexico) | 37 mi |
| Third closest city location | Las Guacamayas (Mexico) | 38 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Lazaro Cardenas (Mexico) | 40 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Aguililla (Mexico) | 45 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Rio Nexpa is Lazaro Cardenas (Lazard Cardenas) Airport (LZC) in Mexico, 61 km (38 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Rio Nexpa is Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH), also in Mexico, 151 km (94 miles) away.
- Third is Colima Airport (CLQ) in Mexico, 156 km (97 miles) away.
- Licenciado Y Gen Ignacio Lopez Rayon (Uruapan) Airport (UPN) in Mexico is 166 km (103 miles) away.
- Playa De Oro International (Manzanillo) Airport (ZLO), also in Mexico is the fifth nearest airport to Rio Nexpa and is 220 km (137 miles) away.
