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Bahia Grande surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bahia Grande surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bahia Grande sea temperature is
29.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bahia Grande this week:
The surf forecast for Bahia Grande over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bahia Grande in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 3rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 3rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bahia Grande over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thu 7 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | |
146 | 50 | 102 | 56 | 55 | 72 | 59 | 104 | 82 | 91 | 88 | 85 | 261 | 142 | 171 | 217 | 242 | 123 | 142 | 181 | 168 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 2:18AM0.92m | 2:37PM1.23m | 3:03AM0.93m | 3:19PM1.25m | 3:46AM0.93m | 4:00PM1.26m | 4:26AM0.94m | 4:40PM1.25m | 5:06AM0.93m | 5:20PM1.23m | 5:47AM0.92m | 5:58PM1.19m | 6:27AM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:11AM0.22m | 9:14PM0.17m | 8:53AM0.20m | 9:55PM0.14m | 9:34AM0.18m | 10:34PM0.12m | 10:14AM0.17m | 11:13PM0.13m | 10:52AM0.18m | 11:51PM0.14m | 11:31AM0.20m | 00:28AM0.17m | 12:09PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — |
 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 |
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Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 |
31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 12 | ENE 6 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 15 |
 kJ | 146 | 50 | 32 | 47 | 46 | 60 | 59 | 97 | 29 | 58 | 88 | 82 | 261 | 142 | 171 | 217 | 242 | 123 | 131 | 164 | 168 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 13 | 38 | 31 | 56 | 55 | 72 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 91 | 56 | 85 | 51 | 43 | 65 | 28 | 27 | 89 | 142 | 181 | 134 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | S 10 | SE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SW 16 | SE 10 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 13 | SW 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 21 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 35 | 2 | 8 | 29 | 66 | 23 | 104 | 82 | 40 | 25 | 65 | 25 | 78 | 31 | 14 | 9 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | WSW 4 | NE 5 | SW 4 | — | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 8 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 12 | 102 | 34 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 25 | 16 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | 43 | 21 | 16 | 36 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 438 | 1104 | 194 | 183 | 1160 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 1076 | 0 | 194 | 1094 | 60 | 312 | 1159 | 60 | 332 | 1133 |
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Information about the Bahia Grande Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bahia Grande provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bahia Grande can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bahia Grande 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 (Bahia Grande) 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 Bahia Grande 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 Bahia Grande, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Oaxaca, consider staying in Salina Cruz which is 64 km (40 miles) away. Other places in and around Oaxaca where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Santa Maria Jalapa del Marques which is 66 km (41 miles) away, Santo Domingo Tehuantepec, Juchitan de Zaragoza and San Jeronimo Ixtepec.
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