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El Faro Surf Forecast / Michoacan / Mexico

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Faro this week:
The surf forecast for El Faro over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Faro in the next 12 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 14) at 12AM.
Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 7th Feb) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 8th Feb) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 9th Feb) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Faro over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 178 | 303 | 229 | 316 | 322 | 519 | 519 | 542 | 534 | 527 | 396 | 390 | 321 | 297 | 210 | 164 | 131 | 176 | 236 | 217 | 297 | 257 | 462 | 429 | 331 | 295 | 290 | 229 | 224 | 210 | 144 | 103 | 148 | 225 | 222 | 163 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | off | off | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | off | off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:58PM 0.32 | 8:39AM 0.50 | 10:42PM 0.32 | 8:52AM 0.47 | 10:02PM 0.36 | 9:00AM 0.42 | 9:42PM 0.41 | 8:54AM 0.36 | 9:31PM 0.46 | 8:19AM 0.30 | 9:23PM 0.50 | 7:19AM 0.29 | 9:18PM 0.55 | 6:41AM 0.32 | 9:19PM 0.59 | 6:44AM 0.37 | 9:28PM 0.61 | 7:05AM 0.43 | 9:43PM 0.63 | 7:33AM 0.49 | 10:03PM 0.63 | 8:04AM 0.54 | 10:26PM 0.61 | 8:35AM 0.56 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:56AM 0.32 | 4:16PM 0.10 | 2:33AM 0.27 | 3:54PM 0.15 | 3:07AM 0.24 | 3:24PM 0.18 | 3:37AM 0.23 | 2:45PM 0.18 | 4:02AM 0.24 | 2:04PM 0.15 | 4:14AM 0.26 | 1:39PM 0.09 | 3:59AM 0.29 | 1:37PM 0.00 | 3:30AM 0.32 | 1:51PM -0.08 | 3:14AM 0.34 | 2:14PM -0.15 | 3:13AM 0.34 | 2:42PM -0.20 | 3:23AM 0.33 | 3:12PM -0.22 | 3:41AM 0.32 | 3:43PM -0.20 | ||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan, Mexico which is 5 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for El Faro.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Temp. °C | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 |
Low °C | 23 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 26 |
Feels °C (?) | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Sunrise | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:51 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the El Faro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Faro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Faro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Faro 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 Faro) 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 Faro 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 Michoacan? If you are looking for accommodation near El Faro, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Michoacan, consider staying in Lazaro Cardenas which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Michoacan where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include La Orilla which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Las Guacamayas and Zihuatanejo.