
Surf Forecasts:
El Faro surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 24 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 22 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,029 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 15 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Sunday (Nov 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Faro in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Nov 27) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 24th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Faro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
610 | 577 | 494 | 421 | 269 | 269 | 242 | 144 | 237 | 288 | 325 | 330 | 400 | 312 | 286 | 277 | 215 | 269 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:38AM0.62m | 6:39PM0.25m | 7:45AM0.58m | 6:57PM0.31m | 7:43AM0.53m | 7:24PM0.36m | 7:36AM0.50m | 7:57PM0.41m | 7:29AM0.49m | 8:33PM0.44m | 7:24AM0.49m | 9:13PM0.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM0.09m | 3:03PM0.20m | 00:15AM0.09m | 2:36PM0.21m | 00:41AM0.11m | 2:13PM0.19m | 1:04AM0.14m | 2:04PM0.14m | 1:27AM0.19m | 2:06PM0.07m | 1:48AM0.24m | 2:18PM-0.00m | 2:09AM0.30m | ||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
610 | 577 | 494 | 421 | 269 | 269 | 242 | 127 | 237 | 288 | 325 | 330 | 400 | 312 | 286 | 277 | 215 | 269 | 129 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | WNW 11 | W 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | S 8 | SSW 16 |
37 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 137 | 144 | 129 | 129 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 78 | 5 | 169 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 11 | NW 21 | SSE 8 | W 4 | S 16 | W 12 | S 14 | S 15 | SSW 20 |
15 | 31 | 26 | 48 | 47 | 90 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 36 | 17 | 149 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 26 | 470 | 26 | 26 | 140 | 26 | 26 | 140 | 26 | 26 | 384 | 26 | 26 | 384 | 26 | 26 | 470 | 26 |
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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.










