El Faro Surf Break

El Faro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 17.92° N 102.12° W

Issued: 11 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Faro sea temperature is
30.8° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

El Faro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Faro surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,070 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Faro this week:

The surf forecast for El Faro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Faro in the next 16 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 1st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 1st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 7th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tue
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
4
3
0
3
3
0
3
3
0
3
4
1
4
4
1
4
4
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1
SSW
20
1.4
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
559
559
961
993
778
740
693
515
431
594
291
576
491
961
969
904
790
790
1226
2070
1735
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
NNE
15
SW
5
NNW
10
N
20
SW
5
N
5
NNE
15
SW
5
WNW
5
E
15
SW
5
W
5
NE
15
SSW
10
NW
5
NE
15
SW
5
WNW
5
ENE
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
7:16PM0.55m
7:43PM0.52m
7:53PM0.48m
7:38PM0.43m
6:50PM0.39m
10:09AM0.35m
6:02PM0.38m
9:25AM0.41m
5:49PM0.40m
Low Tide
5:05AM0.01m
5:09AM0.05m
5:05AM0.10m
4:45AM0.14m
3:55AM0.18m
2:35AM0.18m
1:12PM0.34m
1:43AM0.13m
1:53PM0.36m
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:27
7:27
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
 mm
1
3
2
3
Temp °C
29
31
32
29
32
31
29
31
31
29
31
31
29
31
31
28
31
30
29
31
31
Feels °C
33
35
34
33
35
33
34
34
33
34
35
33
34
35
32
31
34
32
32
33
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
18
Energy kJ
559
559
961
993
778
740
693
515
431
594
222
576
389
961
969
904
740
683
1226
2070
1735
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.3
S
20
0.6
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SSW
18
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
SSW
21
1
SSW
20
1
SSW
20
1
SSW
14
0.6
S
10
0.8
SSW
13
Energy kJ
81
90
69
65
64
67
64
87
87
87
291
172
491
72
69
404
790
790
431
67
225
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
22
0.2
S
20
0.3
S
20
0.3
WSW
10
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
18
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.4
SW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
151
178
11
9
32
67
18
162
160
253
70
70
74
141
183
62
70
62
61
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.6
S
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
7
0.7
S
9
Energy kJ
5
6
58
13
9
78
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
4
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
26
26
471
26
26
471
26
26
475
26
26
475
26
26
475
26
26
204
26
26
449
Best forecast wave conditions in Michoacan
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
9
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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 16 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.

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