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El Cardon surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico
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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
17.8° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Cardon in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM. 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+) | 8AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Cardon over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | |
255 | 200 | 237 | 261 | 168 | 84 | 113 | 70 | 78 | 51 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 83 | 60 | 69 | 118 | 68 | 67 | 107 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 3:49PM1.43m | 1:07AM2.05m | 5:59PM1.58m | 3:01AM1.87m | 6:25PM1.75m | 4:58AM1.84m | 6:49PM1.91m | 6:13AM1.89m | 7:12PM2.06m | 7:07AM1.93m | 7:34PM2.20m | 7:50AM1.96m | 7:55PM2.32m | 8:29AM1.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:36PM1.42m | 9:41AM0.56m | 9:14PM1.52m | 11:04AM0.57m | 11:34PM1.33m | 12:00PM0.56m | 00:36AM1.08m | 12:41PM0.58m | 1:18AM0.84m | 1:12PM0.62m | 1:53AM0.62m | 1:39PM0.69m | 2:24AM0.45m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | |
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:10 | — | 7:12 | |
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Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 19 |
14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
66 | 119 | 49 | 71 | 73 | 80 | 113 | 68 | 67 | 51 | 29 | 70 | 71 | 83 | 60 | 69 | 118 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 16 | W 16 | WNW 15 | W 18 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
17 | 50 | 42 | 42 | 51 | 34 | 34 | 17 | 21 | 46 | 45 | 24 | 21 | 35 | 48 | 45 | 27 | 42 | 65 | 64 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | WSW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | WSW 15 | W 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 16 | WSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
12 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 35 | 21 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 50 | 15 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
255 | 200 | 237 | 261 | 168 | 84 | 91 | 70 | 78 | 26 | 71 | 50 | 37 | 37 | 16 | 37 | 57 | 31 | 29 | 107 | 60 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 809 | 355 | 514 | 446 | 213 | 446 | 355 | 213 | 446 | 809 | 265 | 809 | 775 | 255 | 355 | 495 | 396 | 365 | 775 | 255 | 717 |
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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.












