
Surf Forecasts:
K-181 surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,448 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for K-181 this week:
The surf forecast for K-181 over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at K-181 in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for K-181 over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 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) | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
104 | 241 | 218 | 342 | 177 | 465 | 600 | 540 | 677 | 483 | 344 | 1306 | 1073 | 2265 | 2487 | 3083 | 2977 | 2098 | 862 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:28AM1.35m | 12:25PM1.94m | 2:02AM1.17m | 1:23PM1.89m | 2:52PM1.87m | 7:05AM1.31m | 4:32PM1.92m | 7:27AM1.44m | 5:49PM2.03m | 7:53AM1.57m | 6:48PM2.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:36AM0.87m | 7:55PM0.64m | 5:58AM1.02m | 9:45PM0.60m | 11:23PM0.46m | 9:42AM1.26m | 00:27AM0.30m | 11:38AM1.17m | 1:13AM0.18m | 12:43PM1.01m | 1:52AM0.10m | ||||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 |
104 | 241 | 218 | 163 | 147 | 465 | 600 | 540 | 677 | 617 | 933 | 1306 | 1073 | 2265 | 2487 | 3083 | 2977 | 2098 | 862 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | W 11 | SSW 14 |
59 | 167 | 165 | 342 | 96 | 144 | 112 | 329 | 499 | 483 | 344 | 67 | 334 | 42 | 25 | 54 | 29 | 2 | 81 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | W 9 | SSW 20 | S 15 | SW 19 | WSW 15 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 11 | WSW 10 | W 12 | — | — | — | NW 5 |
81 | 7 | 40 | 17 | 177 | 21 | 55 | 41 | 20 | 23 | 90 | — | 45 | 10 | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — |
80 | 68 | 128 | 88 | 93 | 114 | 40 | 28 | 43 | 32 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 166 | 167 | 81 | 166 | 167 | 63 | 167 | 167 | 75 | 117 | 70 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 104 | 115 | 0 |
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Information about the K-181 Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for K-181 provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at K-181 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our K-181 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 (K-181) 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 K-181 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.
K-181 is 45 km (28 miles) from the city of Maneadero. If you plan a holiday in Baja Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maneadero. Maneadero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










