Bahia Santa Cruz surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 16 Apr 2026 CST
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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
27.8° C
(Which is 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 Friday (Apr 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 17th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 21st Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 21st Apr)5ft (1.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bahia Santa Cruz over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
2
3
0
2
3
0
2
2
1
3
2
0
3
2
2
3
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
S
1
S
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)161615141414181816161514141418171616151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)95096273669759451231230733976369361351447163258910421038784763605
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
15
SW
10
W
0
SSW
20
SW
10
W
5
SW
20
SW
10
W
10
E
10
S
5
NW
5
ESE
15
SSW
5
WNW
10
ESE
15
SSW
5
W
5
SE
20
SSW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crosscrossonglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:38PM
1.19
2:00AM
0.94
2:29PM
1.29
2:52AM
0.96
3:20PM
1.38
3:42AM
0.99
4:10PM
1.43
4:31AM
1.02
5:00PM
1.44
5:21AM
1.04
5:50PM
1.41
6:12AM
1.05
6:41PM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:09PM
0.19
7:56AM
0.14
9:02PM
0.12
8:46AM
0.07
9:53PM
0.05
9:37AM
0.00
10:41PM
0.01
10:27AM
-0.04
11:30PM
-0.00
11:19AM
-0.05
12:18AM
0.01
12:11PM
-0.02
1:08AM
0.04
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise6:09--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:05--
Sunset-6:38--6:38--6:38--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39-
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----------1-13--2-13
Temp. °C303128303028313128293028303128303029303128
Feels °C (?)313129313029323131313233313231323232313229
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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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