El Faro surfForecast / Michoacan / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 31 Dec 2025 CST
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El Faro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Faro sea temperature is
28.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Wednesday (Dec 31) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Faro in the next 12 days are 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 31st Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 5th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 5th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Faro over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
S
0.5
SSE
0.4
SW
0.3
S
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)11111371212181811111616161615151414131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)38313027392580802121676914714673242160143156151101
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
20
WSW
5
N
5
ENE
15
SSW
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
S
5
NNE
5
NE
15
SSW
5
NNE
10
NE
10
SSW
5
N
5
NNE
15
SW
5
NW
5
NE
20
SW
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
glasscross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
onglassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:45PM
0.61
7:57AM
0.53
11:27PM
0.60
8:25AM
0.53
12:17AM
0.58
8:46AM
0.52
1:20AM
0.55
8:46AM
0.49
2:54AM
0.52
5:01AM
0.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:03PM
-0.21
3:45AM
0.41
3:37PM
-0.23
4:20AM
0.43
4:15PM
-0.22
4:59AM
0.45
4:53PM
-0.17
5:51AM
0.47
5:32PM
-0.10
6:12PM
0.00
6:58PM
0.11
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Sunrise7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:20--7:20--
Sunset-6:22--6:23--6:23--6:24--6:25--6:25--6:27-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282826282825282826282826282826272725272726
Feels °C (?)292829303029293030302930312929292829292728
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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.

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