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Boca de los Iguanas surfForecast / Jalisco / Mexico
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Boca de los Iguanas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Boca de los Iguanas sea temperature is
28.5° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boca de los Iguanas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | |
372 | 396 | 294 | 220 | 217 | 159 | 289 | 249 | 303 | 309 | 214 | 249 | 208 | 331 | 358 | 496 | 441 | 314 | 312 | 600 | 864 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 11:33AM0.85m | 9:33PM1.14m | 12:43PM0.78m | 10:01PM1.06m | 10:19PM0.95m | 8:47PM0.85m | 6:21PM0.86m | 3:09AM0.69m | 6:19PM0.90m | 5:57AM0.72m | 6:28PM0.93m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:38PM0.68m | 5:15AM0.06m | 3:53PM0.72m | 6:07AM0.18m | 7:16AM0.30m | 9:11AM0.40m | 1:09AM0.68m | 10:55AM0.45m | 00:53AM0.56m | 11:53AM0.48m | 1:10AM0.44m | ||||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
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Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
372 | 396 | 294 | 220 | 217 | 152 | 289 | 249 | 176 | 309 | 214 | 249 | 208 | 331 | 358 | 496 | 441 | 314 | 309 | 600 | 864 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | WNW 5 | S 9 | SW 19 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SSE 8 |
19 | 18 | 39 | 135 | 165 | 159 | 258 | 147 | 176 | 77 | 107 | 169 | 66 | 35 | 48 | 22 | 38 | 183 | 50 | 25 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 19 | WNW 4 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SSE 8 | NW 13 | S 9 | NW 12 | S 9 | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | S 9 |
16 | 111 | 107 | 38 | 38 | 130 | 111 | 99 | 303 | 6 | 152 | 109 | 148 | 11 | 44 | 39 | 23 | 37 | 312 | 21 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 12 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | 64 | — | — | 125 | — | 10 | 105 | 119 | 16 | 77 | — | 26 | 100 | — | — | 71 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 178 | 8 | 0 | 176 | 8 | 0 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 8 | 0 | 180 | 8 | 0 | 180 | 8 | 0 | 176 | 8 |
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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.











