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El Tecuan surfForecast / Jalisco / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's El Tecuan sea temperature is
27.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Tecuan this week:
The surf forecast for El Tecuan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Tecuan in the next 16 days are 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 15s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 17th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 17th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Tecuan over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | |
31 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 86 | 82 | 110 | 160 | 184 | 181 | 133 | 125 | 119 | 83 | 160 | 139 | 96 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 7:36PM1.48m | 8:56AM1.25m | 8:06PM1.55m | 9:41AM1.22m | 8:38PM1.58m | 10:28AM1.16m | 9:12PM1.56m | 11:19AM1.08m | 9:47PM1.50m | 12:20PM1.00m | 10:24PM1.40m | 1:46PM0.94m | 11:02PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:27AM0.04m | 2:11PM0.61m | 3:06AM-0.05m | 2:43PM0.66m | 3:47AM-0.08m | 3:14PM0.72m | 4:31AM-0.04m | 3:44PM0.77m | 5:18AM0.05m | 4:13PM0.83m | 6:11AM0.19m | 4:40PM0.89m | 7:16AM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 |
 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | 7:34 |
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Temp °C | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 31 |
30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 382 | 339 | 334 | 330 | 316 | 204 | 201 | 154 | 103 | 85 | 160 | 184 | 181 | 133 | 125 | 119 | 83 | 160 | 139 | 96 | 107 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 17 | NW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 12 |
| kJ | 31 | 55 | 34 | 32 | 47 | 56 | 16 | 20 | 28 | 110 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 47 | 19 | 67 | 64 | 124 | 86 | 107 | 70 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | SW 17 | NW 13 | SSW 15 | NW 6 | NW 12 | SW 19 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 35 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 37 | 86 | 82 | 18 | 36 | 11 | 10 | 25 | 70 | 28 | 47 | 9 | 37 | 133 | 67 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | 15 | 18 | — | 9 | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 35 | 35 | 59 | 35 | 35 | 527 | 35 | 35 | 59 | 35 | 35 | 59 | 50 | 50 | 527 | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 35 |
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Information about the El Tecuan Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Tecuan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Tecuan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Tecuan 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 Tecuan) 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 Tecuan 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.
El Tecuan is 54 km (34 miles) from Puerto Vallarta. If you plan a holiday in Jalisco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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