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El Cardon Surf Forecast
/ Baja Norte (67 surf breaks) /
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El Cardon surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Cardon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Cardon sea temperature is
17.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Cardon this week:
The surf forecast for El Cardon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Cardon in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 7th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 7th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 10th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Cardon over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | SW 19 | WNW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | |
180 | 151 | 113 | 104 | 96 | 71 | 53 | 192 | 109 | 111 | 145 | 125 | 287 | 375 | 309 | 211 | 261 | 201 | 181 | 171 | 140 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:47PM2.21m | 1:01PM1.39m | 11:19PM2.08m | 3:00PM1.37m | 00:02AM1.94m | 1:20AM1.78m | 5:38PM1.63m | 3:25AM1.70m | 5:54PM1.81m | 5:03AM1.72m | 6:16PM2.01m | 6:12AM1.80m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:07PM1.19m | 6:20AM0.58m | 4:20PM1.27m | 7:18AM0.68m | 4:16PM1.36m | 8:34AM0.74m | 9:50AM0.74m | 10:20PM1.44m | 10:47AM0.72m | 11:39PM1.20m | 11:31AM0.70m | 00:27AM0.91m | 12:10PM0.69m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 |
 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:19 | — | 7:20 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 23 |
13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | SW 19 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | 180 | 151 | 113 | 104 | 61 | 39 | 53 | 117 | 93 | 81 | 124 | 75 | 287 | 46 | 132 | 211 | 105 | 75 | 181 | 171 | 123 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 17 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 106 | 116 | 78 | 72 | 56 | 55 | 50 | 35 | 86 | 111 | 53 | 47 | 76 | 73 | 309 | 42 | 261 | 201 | 86 | 71 | 140 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 21 | WSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 25 | 15 | 71 | 71 | 36 | 27 | 109 | 27 | 145 | 125 | 18 | 152 | 43 | 84 | 62 | 65 | 109 | 11 | 103 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 17 | 27 | 40 | 81 | 96 | — | 48 | 192 | — | 88 | — | — | 75 | 375 | — | 94 | — | — | 71 | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 700 | 255 | 494 | 495 | 196 | 355 | 355 | 255 | 355 | 355 | 213 | 355 | 355 | 213 | 355 | 355 | 410 | 355 | 494 | 255 | 355 |
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Information about the El Cardon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Cardon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Cardon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Cardon 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 Cardon) 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 Cardon 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 Baja Norte? If you are looking for accommodation near El Cardon, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Baja Norte, consider staying in Santa Isabel which is 123 km (76 miles) away.
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