
Surf Forecasts:
Joluchuca surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with 683 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Joluchuca this week:
The surf forecast for Joluchuca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Joluchuca in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joluchuca over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
161 | 123 | 147 | 180 | 261 | 159 | 151 | 101 | 98 | 96 | 134 | 130 | 125 | 173 | 214 | 214 | 480 | 559 | 627 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:27AM0.47m | 6:27PM0.53m | 7:39AM0.56m | 6:44PM0.51m | 7:58AM0.64m | 6:54PM0.49m | 8:20AM0.71m | 7:04PM0.48m | 8:45AM0.77m | 7:19PM0.49m | 9:15AM0.81m | 7:41PM0.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:05AM0.33m | 12:11PM0.39m | 00:49AM0.29m | 1:17PM0.37m | 00:51AM0.24m | 1:59PM0.36m | 1:03AM0.17m | 2:31PM0.35m | 1:23AM0.09m | 2:58PM0.36m | 1:49AM0.02m | 3:24PM0.37m | 2:21AM-0.04m | ||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
161 | 123 | 147 | 180 | 261 | 159 | 151 | 43 | 64 | 48 | 78 | 76 | 71 | 173 | 208 | 156 | 480 | 559 | 627 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
132 | 121 | 114 | 108 | 26 | 34 | 33 | 101 | 98 | 96 | 134 | 130 | 125 | 71 | 68 | 65 | 181 | 63 | 81 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | W 5 | W 6 | SSE 7 | SW 13 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
16 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 80 | 37 | 21 | 90 | 60 | 76 | 35 | 33 | 97 | 78 | 214 | 214 | 51 | 118 | 144 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — |
13 | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 971 | 0 | 21 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 1130 | 0 | 0 | 623 | 0 | 0 | 597 | 0 | 0 | 597 | 30 |
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Information about the Joluchuca Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Joluchuca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Joluchuca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Joluchuca 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 (Joluchuca) 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 Joluchuca 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.
Joluchuca is 46 km (29 miles) from Atoyac de Alvarez. If you plan a holiday in Guerrero, look for hotels and other accommodation in Atoyac de Alvarez. Atoyac de Alvarez has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











