Barra de Colotepec Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.78° N 96.99° W

Barra de Colotepec Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barra de Colotepec sea temperature is
29.3°C
0.5° 

Barra de Colotepec surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Barra de Colotepec surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,163 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra de Colotepec this week:

The surf forecast for Barra de Colotepec over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barra de Colotepec in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 1st Nov)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 1st Nov)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 1st Nov)5ft (1.6m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra de Colotepec over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
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SW
16
1.6
SW
15
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15
1.6
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15
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
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SW
16
1.2
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14
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
18
0.9
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16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1317
1133
1133
1074
974
773
967
883
581
530
682
441
822
561
553
515
273
298
313
381
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
NW
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ESE
10
W
5
NNW
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NW
20
WSW
5
NW
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E
10
SSW
5
N
5
NW
20
WSW
10
NW
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WNW
10
WSW
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NNW
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NNE
10
WSW
10
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
7:29PM0.93m
7:53AM1.09m
8:27PM0.94m
8:46AM1.01m
9:28PM0.96m
9:43AM0.92m
10:31PM0.98m
10:43AM0.84m
11:33PM1.00m
11:46AM0.79m
00:32AM1.03m
12:49PM0.75m
1:26AM1.06m
Low Tide
1:29AM0.07m
2:17PM0.08m
2:30AM0.15m
3:08PM0.11m
3:37AM0.21m
4:01PM0.15m
4:49AM0.26m
4:56PM0.17m
6:03AM0.27m
5:52PM0.19m
7:11AM0.25m
6:47PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Barra de Colotepec Surf forecast

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