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Bahia Santa Cruz surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bahia Santa Cruz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bahia Santa Cruz sea temperature is
30.5° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bahia Santa Cruz this week:
The surf forecast for Bahia Santa Cruz over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 Santa Cruz in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bahia Santa Cruz over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | |
474 | 427 | 396 | 326 | 237 | 278 | 261 | 261 | 362 | 178 | 314 | 318 | 214 | 211 | 314 | 305 | 358 | 421 | 367 | 372 | 523 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | off | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 3:15AM0.97m | 3:46PM1.45m | 4:10AM1.02m | 4:39PM1.44m | 5:05AM1.06m | 5:31PM1.40m | 6:00AM1.08m | 6:23PM1.33m | 6:57AM1.10m | 7:15PM1.24m | 7:55AM1.11m | 8:08PM1.13m | 8:54AM1.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:30PM0.04m | 9:11AM-0.03m | 10:21PM-0.00m | 10:07AM-0.05m | 11:10PM-0.02m | 11:03AM-0.03m | 00:00AM-0.02m | 12:00PM0.01m | 00:50AM0.00m | 12:58PM0.09m | 1:40AM0.04m | 1:58PM0.17m | 2:30AM0.09m | 3:03PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 |
31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 474 | 427 | 396 | 326 | 237 | 233 | 167 | 219 | 362 | 175 | 314 | 318 | 214 | 211 | 314 | 305 | 358 | 421 | 367 | 309 | 523 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSE 8 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | W 4 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 83 | 14 | 142 | 154 | 152 | 278 | 261 | 261 | 189 | 178 | 121 | 113 | 204 | 57 | 52 | 49 | 9 | 31 | 29 | 372 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 26 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 20 | 13 | 23 | 21 | 11 | 47 | 12 | 18 | 46 | 152 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 49 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 3 | SSW 8 | — | SW 3 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 3 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | S 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 7 | 22 | — | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 1 | — | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 0 | 1098 | 8 | 0 | 1112 | 67 | 0 | 1085 | 8 | 0 | 1112 | 8 | 0 | 1117 | 0 | 8 | 1117 | 0 | 0 | 1109 |
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Information about the Bahia Santa Cruz Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bahia Santa Cruz provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bahia Santa Cruz can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bahia Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz) 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 Santa Cruz 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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