Alfonsos surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 PDT
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Alfonsos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Alfonsos sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alfonsos this week:

The surf forecast for Alfonsos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alfonsos in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 18th May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 18th May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.8m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alfonsos over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
13
1.7
W
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.1
W
12
0.9
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1092
898
847
560
330
195
114
119
157
143
236
146
174
128
366
127
233
299
299
299
255
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
0
NE
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
W
10
W
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:47PM2.51m
11:51AM1.52m
10:35PM2.43m
12:58PM1.48m
11:28PM2.30m
2:12PM1.49m
00:28AM2.11m
3:26PM1.55m
1:39AM1.91m
4:28PM1.65m
3:03AM1.73m
5:16PM1.77m
4:31AM1.60m
Low Tide
3:24PM0.99m
5:12AM-0.07m
4:10PM1.07m
6:09AM-0.00m
5:03PM1.15m
7:09AM0.11m
6:12PM1.23m
8:12AM0.23m
7:46PM1.27m
9:14AM0.35m
9:36PM1.21m
10:12AM0.46m
11:09PM1.06m
11:03AM0.58m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:39
7:40
7:40
7:42
7:43
7:43
7:44
7:45
Temp °C
17
15
17
17
16
18
18
17
19
19
17
18
18
17
17
18
16
18
18
17
19
14
12
15
14
15
17
17
16
18
18
17
17
17
17
16
16
15
16
15
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
13
1.7
W
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.1
W
12
0.9
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.5
WNW
12
0.8
SW
18
0.5
S
12
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
Energy kJ
1092
898
847
560
330
195
114
119
82
143
133
117
174
78
366
77
233
299
299
299
255
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.6
SW
16
0.5
W
10
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
SW
14
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
S
12
0.5
W
10
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
154
96
59
72
71
90
89
89
157
54
236
136
111
126
125
127
59
54
44
51
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
SW
14
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
SW
18
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.1
SW
21
0.3
S
11
0.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
54
51
47
48
28
95
93
90
75
75
137
146
130
128
68
108
72
44
18
21
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
Energy kJ
93
73
50
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
351
2
2
2
0
46
4
0
4
4
0
211
46
0
4
46
4
46
46
4
46
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Alfonsos Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Alfonsos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Alfonsos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alfonsos 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 (Alfonsos) 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 Alfonsos 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.

Alfonsos is 5 km (3 miles) from the very large city of Rosarito. If you plan a holiday in Baja Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rosarito. Rosarito has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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