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La Pastora surfForecast / Baja Sur / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 MSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Pastora surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Pastora sea temperature is
19.8° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Pastora this week:
The surf forecast for La Pastora over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Pastora in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Pastora over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tue 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | |
68 | 60 | 62 | 110 | 52 | 309 | 352 | 90 | 102 | 75 | 100 | 65 | 144 | 186 | 134 | 121 | 127 | 173 | 232 | 272 | 275 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:40AM1.55m | 7:23PM1.83m | 8:13AM1.54m | 7:43PM1.88m | 8:44AM1.51m | 8:04PM1.90m | 9:14AM1.46m | 8:25PM1.90m | 9:44AM1.38m | 8:48PM1.87m | 10:15AM1.28m | 9:10PM1.81m | 10:49AM1.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:34AM0.36m | 1:19PM0.62m | 2:00AM0.24m | 1:40PM0.67m | 2:26AM0.17m | 2:00PM0.72m | 2:53AM0.14m | 2:19PM0.77m | 3:21AM0.16m | 2:37PM0.81m | 3:50AM0.22m | 2:53PM0.85m | 4:22AM0.31m | 3:08PM0.90m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:51 |
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Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 |
23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 12 | S 9 | WNW 7 | S 10 | S 11 | WNW 6 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 36 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 49 | 27 | 197 | 33 | 35 | 59 | 100 | 65 | 26 | 142 | 134 | 121 | 120 | 127 | 45 | 272 | 275 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 11 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 18 | 34 | 17 | 16 | 31 | 35 | 17 | 28 | 16 | 33 | 33 | 144 | 17 | 121 | 76 | 127 | 173 | 232 | 19 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | S 14 | WNW 13 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | NW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 |
| kJ | 24 | 26 | 39 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 30 | 31 | 75 | 16 | 17 | 33 | 80 | 39 | 31 | 33 | 40 | 59 | 25 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 13 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 68 | 17 | 49 | 110 | 52 | 309 | 352 | 90 | 102 | — | 41 | 48 | 36 | 186 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 28 | 72 | 43 | 67 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 82 | 82 | 10 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 84 | 82 | 29 | 83 | 373 | 0 | 82 | 82 | 10 | 82 | 82 | 0 | 83 | 82 |
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Information about the La Pastora Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Pastora provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Pastora can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Pastora 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 (La Pastora) 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 La Pastora 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.
La Pastora is 71 km (44 miles) from La Paz. If you plan a holiday in Baja Sur, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Paz. La Paz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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