Surf Forecasts:
Barra de Colotepec surf forecast from 7 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 6,282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 19s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jun 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra de Colotepec over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 180mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Sat 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1098 | 829 | 796 | 1726 | 3550 | 3999 | 3393 | 3028 | 2828 | 1634 | 1455 | 1245 | 687 | 687 | 594 | 561 | 6282 | 4037 | 493 | 870 | 815 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:30AM0.82m | 7:24PM0.91m | 8:11AM0.87m | 8:02PM0.85m | 8:54AM0.93m | 8:45PM0.80m | 9:43AM1.00m | 9:35PM0.75m | 10:36AM1.07m | 10:31PM0.72m | 11:33AM1.13m | 11:33PM0.71m | 12:32PM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:15AM0.18m | 1:13PM0.29m | 1:46AM0.18m | 2:04PM0.31m | 2:19AM0.18m | 3:00PM0.32m | 2:56AM0.16m | 4:02PM0.31m | 3:41AM0.13m | 5:08PM0.29m | 4:33AM0.09m | 6:13PM0.25m | 5:33AM0.06m | ||||||||
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | |
— | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | |
mm | 13 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 1 | — | — | 11 | 7 | 13 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 22 | 63 | 4 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
1098 | 829 | 256 | 250 | 3550 | 3999 | 1367 | 3028 | 2828 | 1634 | 1455 | 1245 | 687 | 687 | 594 | 561 | 1141 | 524 | 319 | 870 | 815 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 18 | W 9 | SSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 8 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
85 | 169 | 796 | 1726 | 579 | 750 | 3393 | 440 | 175 | 71 | 48 | 72 | 146 | 106 | 278 | 142 | 440 | 342 | 493 | 74 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SW 14 | — | — | — | SSW 9 | W 8 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 |
11 | 220 | 471 | 401 | — | — | — | 232 | 169 | 68 | 54 | 33 | 48 | 30 | 38 | 364 | 356 | — | 273 | 58 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 138 | — | — | 132 | — | — | — | 6282 | 4037 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1034 | 0 | 62 | 76 | 0 | 24 | 76 | 8 | 79 | 461 | 0 | 0 | 393 |
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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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