San Juan de Alima Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Michoacan)
| Name: | San Juan de Alima |
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| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: NE |
San Juan de Alima in Michoacan is a fairly exposed beach and point break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Be wary of rips - they make surfing here dangerous.
Overall San Juan de Alima 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.
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Also see San Juan de Alima surf quality by season and San Juan de Alima surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of San Juan de Alima |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to San Juan de Alima:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Punta Cabeza Negra | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Boca de Apisa | 9 mi |
| Third closest break | Ahijedero | 18 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Lolas Left | 18 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Ticla | 27 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to San Juan de Alima: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 668 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 730 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 811 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 832 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Galveston Buoy | 939 mi |
Tide stations nearest to San Juan de Alima: |
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| Closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico | 55 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico (2) | 55 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Cardenas (Melchor Ocampo), Mexico | 108 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | 175 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico | 275 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to San Juan de Alima: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 1026 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 1057 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 1126 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 1163 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 1190 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to San Juan de Alima: |
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| Closest city location | Coahuayana (Mexico) | 12 mi |
| Second closest city location | Tecoman (Mexico) | 29 mi |
| Third closest city location | Armeria (Mexico) | 32 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Coalcoman de Matamoros (Mexico) | 37 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Madrid (Mexico) | 39 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to San Juan de Alima is Colima Airport (CLQ) in Mexico, 80 km (50 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to San Juan de Alima is Playa De Oro International (Manzanillo) Airport (ZLO), also in Mexico, 114 km (71 miles) away.
- Third is Lazaro Cardenas (Lazard Cardenas) Airport (LZC) in Mexico, 165 km (102 miles) away.
- Licenciado Y Gen Ignacio Lopez Rayon (Uruapan) Airport (UPN) in Mexico is 195 km (121 miles) away.
- Zamora Airport (ZMM), also in Mexico is the fifth nearest airport to San Juan de Alima and is 221 km (137 miles) away.
