El Bajo surfForecast / Sinaloa / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 17 May 2026 MST
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El Bajo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Bajo sea temperature is
27.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Bajo this week:

The surf forecast for El Bajo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Bajo in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 17th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 17th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 23rd May)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Bajo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
175
257
186
246
225
222
149
140
162
188
236
236
301
176
194
223
176
245
367
302
236
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
WSW
5
SE
15
SW
15
W
0
E
15
W
20
WNW
5
NE
10
W
25
WNW
5
NNE
10
SW
20
WNW
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
N
10
NW
15
WSW
15
WNW
5
ENE
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
9:37AM1.41m
8:25PM1.90m
10:28AM1.32m
9:01PM1.83m
11:26AM1.22m
9:38PM1.71m
12:44PM1.15m
10:17PM1.54m
2:46PM1.15m
11:06PM1.34m
4:21PM1.23m
1:16AM1.16m
4:51PM1.31m
4:00AM1.12m
Low Tide
2:26PM0.83m
3:41AM-0.06m
2:58PM0.90m
4:28AM0.05m
3:29PM0.98m
5:19AM0.21m
4:00PM1.06m
6:22AM0.38m
4:50PM1.14m
7:45AM0.52m
9:53PM1.12m
9:20AM0.62m
11:16PM0.92m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:40
6:40
6:40
6:42
6:42
6:43
6:43
Temp °C
28
29
26
28
27
26
27
27
26
27
28
26
27
28
27
27
29
27
28
28
26
29
30
29
29
27
27
27
26
27
27
27
26
27
27
28
28
31
27
29
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
175
257
186
246
225
222
149
140
131
188
236
136
301
176
194
223
176
245
367
302
236
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
S
8
0.6
WSW
5
0.5
WSW
5
0.3
SW
18
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SW
19
0.2
W
4
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SSW
9
0.4
WSW
5
Energy kJ
102
1
22
16
50
9
103
93
125
98
70
236
1
78
81
111
37
35
18
17
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
6
0.4
SSW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
26
0.4
SW
17
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
SW
23
0.4
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.2
WSW
6
0.6
SW
15
0.1
SW
20
0.2
W
6
0.4
SW
14
0.2
W
5
0.1
SW
24
0.3
WSW
6
0.4
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SW
19
Energy kJ
6
55
13
26
102
4
21
162
18
3
139
15
3
73
2
22
6
35
42
59
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.5
WSW
6
0.6
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.2
W
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
0.3
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.5
WSW
6
Energy kJ
7
23
22
8
2
2
3
8
15
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
227
295
0
124
341
0
124
295
0
124
315
0
124
343
0
124
0
0
124
694
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sinaloa
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
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Information about the El Bajo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Bajo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Bajo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Bajo 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 (El Bajo) 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 El Bajo 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 Sinaloa? If you are looking for accommodation near El Bajo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sinaloa, consider staying in Mazatlan which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Escuinapa de Hidalgo which is 81 km (50 miles) away

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