El Cardon surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 04 May 2026 PDT
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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 1.3m 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 10th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
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
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
6
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1
WNW
6
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
1.3
WNW
7
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
90
140
120
180
151
113
104
111
71
53
88
109
111
145
125
287
170
309
211
261
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
30
WNW
20
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
5
W
10
WSW
25
WNW
5
SW
10
SW
20
WNW
5
SW
15
W
20
WNW
5
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:21AM1.60m
10:19PM2.32m
12:03PM1.48m
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
Low Tide
3:50PM1.12m
5:36AM0.46m
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
cloud
cloud
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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5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:48
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7:15
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:17
7:17
Temp °C
17
18
16
17
18
16
18
18
16
20
20
18
20
21
17
19
20
16
19
20
17
14
15
11
14
14
13
14
12
13
19
17
17
19
19
17
18
17
15
17
18
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
12
1
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.6
SW
19
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
98
47
140
120
180
151
113
104
61
35
53
88
55
68
145
82
287
170
142
92
261
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
18
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
61
86
95
64
106
116
78
72
56
55
50
35
86
81
53
47
46
152
309
211
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
11
0.5
SW
15
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
WSW
19
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
16
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
Energy kJ
65
90
30
104
18
18
25
15
71
71
36
27
109
111
144
125
17
30
43
42
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
7
Energy kJ
6
11
22
6
15
34
51
102
111
36
86
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
355
795
213
771
775
255
494
495
213
355
494
355
355
355
213
355
355
196
355
355
199
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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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.

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