El Quijote surfForecast / Sinaloa / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 11 May 2026 MST
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El Quijote surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Quijote sea temperature is
26.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Quijote this week:

The surf forecast for El Quijote over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Quijote in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
551
492
418
412
346
231
214
216
537
589
558
443
489
412
362
276
261
309
175
253
186
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
ESE
15
W
25
WNW
5
SSE
10
SW
15
W
10
ESE
15
SSW
10
W
10
ESE
15
SSW
10
W
10
SE
10
SSW
15
WNW
10
ESE
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:34PM1.43m
5:40AM1.30m
5:54PM1.56m
6:32AM1.40m
6:19PM1.69m
7:19AM1.47m
6:47PM1.81m
8:05AM1.50m
7:18PM1.89m
8:50AM1.48m
7:51PM1.92m
9:37AM1.41m
8:25PM1.90m
Low Tide
10:56AM0.61m
11:54PM0.68m
11:35AM0.61m
00:25AM0.44m
12:12PM0.62m
1:00AM0.22m
12:46PM0.65m
1:37AM0.04m
1:21PM0.70m
2:16AM-0.07m
1:54PM0.76m
2:57AM-0.11m
2:26PM0.83m
3:41AM-0.06m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:37
6:37
6:38
6:38
6:39
6:39
6:40
Temp °C
27
27
27
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
26
27
28
26
27
28
26
27
28
26
26
26
28
28
26
27
28
27
28
29
28
29
28
29
30
29
30
28
29
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
551
492
418
412
346
231
140
180
537
589
558
443
489
412
362
276
261
309
175
253
186
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
W
5
0.3
WNW
5
0.4
W
5
0.2
WSW
4
0.4
W
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
S
8
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
80
10
38
35
31
51
214
216
21
32
15
5
5
8
2
7
8
4
102
1
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
5
0.3
S
10
0.4
SW
9
0.3
S
9
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
S
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
NW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.5
SW
12
Energy kJ
4
17
22
15
56
17
18
6
2
6
31
1
1
68
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.4
WNW
3
0.2
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.3
W
5
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
WSW
7
Energy kJ
66
3
1
3
1
4
16
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
124
247
0
227
293
0
124
293
0
124
293
0
227
295
0
124
334
0
124
295
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sinaloa
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
8
9
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
6
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Information about the El Quijote Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Quijote provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Quijote can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Quijote 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 Quijote) 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).

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Are you planning a holiday in Sinaloa? If you are looking for accommodation near El Quijote, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sinaloa, consider staying in Mazatlan which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Escuinapa de Hidalgo which is 82 km (51 miles) away

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