Surf Forecasts:
Boca de los Iguanas surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,766 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boca de los Iguanas this week:
The surf forecast for Boca de los Iguanas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boca de los Iguanas in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boca de los Iguanas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
395 | 405 | 208 | 302 | 367 | 287 | 212 | 255 | 305 | 316 | 264 | 762 | 1249 | 1184 | 1356 | 1069 | 807 | 691 | 682 | 431 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 7:27PM0.96m | 9:17AM0.93m | 7:57PM1.03m | 9:26AM0.96m | 8:27PM1.07m | 9:38AM0.98m | 8:56PM1.09m | 9:52AM1.01m | 9:26PM1.08m | 10:05AM1.03m | 9:57PM1.04m | 10:20AM1.04m | 10:30PM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:32AM0.13m | 2:28PM0.58m | 2:51AM0.11m | 2:45PM0.52m | 3:11AM0.11m | 3:06PM0.46m | 3:30AM0.14m | 3:31PM0.40m | 3:49AM0.20m | 3:58PM0.35m | 4:08AM0.28m | 4:28PM0.32m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 32 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
395 | 405 | 208 | 302 | 367 | 287 | 212 | 255 | 305 | 245 | 264 | 762 | 1249 | 1184 | 1356 | 1069 | 807 | 691 | 682 | 431 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 12 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SW 8 |
84 | 54 | 109 | 54 | 51 | 39 | 36 | 155 | 209 | 316 | 173 | 212 | 103 | 68 | 151 | 173 | 94 | 90 | 63 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | WSW 7 | S 10 | W 7 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 | SE 7 |
152 | 113 | 33 | 74 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 75 | 45 | 251 | 27 | 17 | 52 | 14 | 19 | 56 | 5 | 13 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 376 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Boca de los Iguanas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Boca de los Iguanas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Boca de los Iguanas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boca de los Iguanas 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 (Boca de los Iguanas) 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 Boca de los Iguanas 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.
Boca de los Iguanas is 25 km (16 miles) from the city of Cihuatlan. If you plan a holiday in Jalisco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cihuatlan. Cihuatlan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











