
Surf Forecasts:
Boca de los Iguanas surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 21s period, SSW swell with 2,092 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boca de los Iguanas in the next 16 days are 1.5m 21s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boca de los Iguanas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 24 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
427 | 167 | 229 | 459 | 671 | 258 | 737 | 823 | 729 | 684 | 640 | 456 | 272 | 721 | 422 | 759 | 466 | 475 | 568 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:10PM0.92m | 12:40PM0.89m | 11:50PM0.79m | 1:06PM0.88m | 00:41AM0.67m | 1:33PM0.87m | 2:12PM0.85m | 3:33PM0.83m | 10:04AM0.81m | 5:04PM0.84m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:50AM0.33m | 6:25PM0.59m | 6:01AM0.46m | 7:42PM0.59m | 5:47AM0.55m | 11:11PM0.55m | 00:33AM0.45m | 1:08AM0.36m | 1:10PM0.79m | 1:35AM0.28m | |||||||||
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
427 | 85 | 110 | 459 | 671 | 133 | 737 | 823 | 729 | 684 | 640 | 456 | 272 | 721 | 422 | 759 | 466 | 475 | 485 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SW 19 | SW 10 | SW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 24 |
79 | 84 | 229 | 134 | 134 | 181 | 184 | 175 | 169 | 101 | 133 | 106 | 76 | 85 | 203 | 106 | 170 | 138 | 568 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SW 11 | WNW 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SW 13 |
71 | 167 | 169 | 206 | 111 | 258 | 71 | 75 | 55 | 47 | 62 | 92 | 114 | 42 | 50 | 48 | 72 | 45 | 136 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 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.










