
Surf Forecasts:
Escolleras surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,087 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Escolleras this week:
The surf forecast for Escolleras over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Escolleras in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Escolleras over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking.
Alright, so we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up. The first few days are a bit cleaner, but the real standouts are scattered through the whole period. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice bonus.
The first real action kicks off Monday morning, September 7th, at Escolleras. It’s a beginner-friendly break, fairly consistent, and exposed to the south-west. We’re looking at a 4ft SSW swell, with a period of 14 seconds, giving it a nice long-period groundswell feel. The wind is glassy from the NE, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is moderate (790). It’s a great way to start the period.
Tuesday morning, September 8th, is also a good one. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW, but the period is still a decent 13 seconds. Glassy conditions again from the north. The energy is a bit lower (498), but it’s still a clean, fun morning.
Now, Wednesday morning, September 9th, is a little better. The swell is 3ft from the SW, but the period jumps to 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is offshore from the north, keeping it clean. The energy is starting to build (633), and the waves should have some real shape.
Thursday morning, September 10th, is a strong option. The swell is 4ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the north, so the faces will be clean. The energy is solid (896). This is a good one.
Friday morning, September 11th, is another clean glassy morning. The swell is 4ft from the SW, period 15 seconds. The energy is still good (696). It’s a classic.
The weekend mornings are smaller but still worth a paddle. Saturday morning, September 12th, has a 3ft swell with a clean cross-off breeze. Sunday morning, September 13th, is even smaller at 2ft, but the wind is a light cross-off from the east. The energy is low (345), but for a beginner spot, it’s still manageable.
Now, the standout of the first week is definitely Wednesday morning, September 16th. The swell is 5ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NNE. The energy is over 1000 (1098), which is strong. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. At 5ft, it’s right on the edge of being too big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s going to be firing. That’s the one to circle.
The following week has some promising mornings too. Tuesday morning, September 15th, has a 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is strong (883). Another good one. Sunday morning, September 20th, is also a top pick: a 4ft SW swell, 19-second period, glassy conditions, and energy at 1167. That’s a very strong, long-period groundswell. It’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on it, but it looks epic.
Keep in mind that Escolleras can get crowded, so you’ll want to be early for the best of it. The long-period swells (like the 16-19 second ones) will be better shaped and have more energy, but they can also break a bit straight at a beach break. That said, for a beginner-friendly spot, the consistency and clean conditions will make up for it.
There’s a small gap in the afternoons, with many of them being marginal or poor, but the mornings are where the magic is. If you can get out before lunch, you’ll be happy.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
577 | 522 | 468 | 269 | 230 | 381 | 448 | 754 | 663 | 813 | 803 | 1074 | 631 | 466 | 407 | 341 | 276 | 212 | 178 | 184 | 293 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:37AM0.78m | 8:15PM0.64m | 9:58AM0.73m | 8:47PM0.65m | 10:17AM0.67m | 9:19PM0.64m | 10:28AM0.61m | 9:52PM0.59m | 10:23AM0.55m | 10:24PM0.53m | 9:31AM0.52m | 10:56PM0.45m | 7:42AM0.56m | 8:08PM0.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:16PM0.37m | 2:58AM-0.02m | 3:32PM0.36m | 3:27AM0.05m | 3:49PM0.35m | 3:53AM0.16m | 4:07PM0.34m | 4:12AM0.28m | 4:21PM0.34m | 4:05AM0.40m | 4:18PM0.34m | 00:55AM0.45m | 3:24PM0.34m | 11:29PM0.37m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
577 | 522 | 468 | 269 | 212 | 381 | 448 | 754 | 663 | 813 | 803 | 1074 | 631 | 466 | 407 | 341 | 276 | 212 | 178 | 172 | 128 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | W 9 | WSW 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | W 5 | W 5 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
71 | 71 | 209 | 204 | 230 | 196 | 152 | 109 | 372 | 43 | 35 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 34 | 34 | 184 | 293 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 18 | W 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | S 11 | W 12 | SW 19 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | S 8 | S 8 | W 6 | SW 19 | SW 16 | S 8 |
142 | 87 | 47 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 33 | 25 | 31 | 40 | 59 | 3 | 59 | 7 | 3 | 33 | 34 | 10 | 133 | 127 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 372 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 526 | 0 | 0 | 526 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 |
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Information about the Escolleras Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Escolleras provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Escolleras can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Escolleras 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 (Escolleras) 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 Escolleras 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.
Escolleras is 11 km (7 miles) from Zihuatanejo. If you plan a holiday in Guerrero, look for hotels and other accommodation in Zihuatanejo. Zihuatanejo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










