Campeche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Campeche. It’s a sandbar setup, likes a south swell, and over the next 16 days we’ve got a window to work with, but you’ll need to be patient.

Right now, the surf is small with a weak, glassy morning on Thursday the 10th. The water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 64°, and the combined energy is only 145 — not pumping. We’ve got a 2ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, so it’s groundswell, but just not enough size. The morning is glassy though, which is a treat. The afternoon nudges up to 2ft from the SE with a 15-second period, and the energy hits 223, but it’s still very ordinary.

Friday the 11th? Barely a ripple. The 1ft and 1.0ft swells with light offshore winds aren’t worth getting out of bed for. Flat spell.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th see a size jump — 4ft to 5ft from the SSE/SE — but with strong cross-onshore winds from the south at 15-22 mph, it’s going to be choppy and messy. The energy peaks at 301 on Saturday afternoon, but with that wind, it’s a no-go for a paddle. Kite surfers will be looking at this one.

The start of next week is flat through Monday and Tuesday. The best early call comes Wednesday the 16th morning: a 6ft S swell with 8-second period, strong energy of 474, but cross-onshore wind. Lots of juice, poor conditions.

Now, the standout. Thursday the 17th morning is the real deal. We’ve got a 4ft SSE groundswell with a 12-second period, glassy wind from the NNE at 3 mph, and combined energy of 472. That’s a solid, clean wave. The water’s still a bit colder than normal, but the wind is perfect. That’s the session. The afternoon turns cross-shore and messy, so get it early.

Friday the 18th has a smaller 3ft SSE swell with a 13-second period and offshore wind, clean but ordinary. Energy drops to 265. Not a standout, but it’s rideable.

The second week falls off hard. From Saturday the 19th through Monday the 22nd, it’s flat or tiny with weak energy — a few 0.7ft to 2ft swells, some glassy mornings. Not worth it.

Then there’s a flicker on the 23rd Wednesday morning: a 4ft SSE swell with 12-second period and glassy wind, energy of 350. Clean, but not big. Worth a look if you’re keen.

But the long-range promise? Thursday the 24th sees a 4ft SE swell with a long 14-second period and energy of 561, but it’s cross-shore wind. Friday the 25th morning has a bigger 4ft S swell with 13-second period, energy of 539, and cross-offshore wind — that’s clean. That Friday morning is the best bet in the second week, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best day on offer is Thursday the 17th morning. The Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th are promising, but less certain.

Rusty

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