Cerro Hermoso surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

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Cerro Hermoso surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cerro Hermoso sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cerro Hermoso this week:

The surf forecast for Cerro Hermoso over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cerro Hermoso in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.6m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cerro Hermoso over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
3
2
0
3
3
1
3
4
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
140
206
496
309
367
429
471
276
288
336
283
268
229
372
943
894
751
1309
915
1094
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
WNW
25
WSW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
WSW
15
WNW
15
WNW
25
WSW
15
WNW
15
WNW
25
WSW
15
NW
10
W
20
WSW
15
NW
10
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
5
WNW
20
SW
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
4:30AM0.66m
4:50PM1.00m
5:12AM0.67m
5:30PM1.00m
5:52AM0.67m
6:08PM0.98m
6:31AM0.67m
6:45PM0.95m
7:09AM0.67m
7:20PM0.92m
7:47AM0.68m
7:54PM0.87m
8:27AM0.71m
Low Tide
10:51PM0.15m
10:11AM0.15m
11:29PM0.14m
10:51AM0.14m
00:06AM0.14m
11:30AM0.15m
00:42AM0.15m
12:07PM0.17m
1:17AM0.17m
12:45PM0.20m
1:49AM0.19m
1:24PM0.24m
2:20AM0.21m
2:09PM0.27m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:51
6:51
6:51
6:52
Temp °C
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
29
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
31
30
30
30
30
31
31
31
30
31
30
29
31
31
30
30
31
30
31
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
13
1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
106
108
102
496
309
367
429
471
276
288
336
241
268
229
372
943
894
751
1309
915
1094
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.8
S
15
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
S
13
1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
12
Energy kJ
183
140
206
94
48
46
43
26
98
192
248
283
140
214
218
158
288
219
289
219
180
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
13
0.2
S
16
0.4
SW
18
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
19
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.3
WNW
7
0.5
SW
12
0.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
152
125
140
20
80
4
15
66
26
25
38
13
96
134
83
24
72
104
11
71
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
4
0.5
SW
8
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
SSW
9
Energy kJ
13
11
10
2
5
10
12
11
10
11
35
9
7
5
5
4
21
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
3
1
2
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
4
4
1
4
4
2
Distance (km)
0
72
973
23
23
972
23
23
980
23
23
980
0
155
973
23
102
972
23
0
973
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
4
4
1
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
8
6
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
8
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Information about the Cerro Hermoso Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cerro Hermoso provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cerro Hermoso can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cerro Hermoso 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 (Cerro Hermoso) 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 Cerro Hermoso 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Oaxaca? If you are looking for accommodation near Cerro Hermoso, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Oaxaca, consider staying in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional which is 50 km (31 miles) away. Other places in and around Oaxaca where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan Colbrado which is 62 km (39 miles) away, Nopala and Puerto Escondido.

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