Surf Forecasts:
Mancora surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,675 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mancora this week:
The surf forecast for Mancora over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mancora in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mancora over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Mancora.
Alright, so the outlook for Mancora over the next couple of weeks is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid run of swell, but the wind is gonna be the main character here, and unfortunately, it’s not always a friendly one. The water is absolutely roasting, way warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 77°, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.
Things kick off on Friday, the 28th of August, with a decent 4ft SW swell rolling in, packing a massive amount of energy. The problem is the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a little bumpy. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it. Saturday the 29th sees a bit more size, with 6ft SW swell, but the wind stays messy, and the mornings are the only real window before the afternoon wind howls.
Sunday the 30th of August is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a clean offshore wind from the NW, and while the swell drops to 4ft, it’s that offshore flow that makes all the difference. This is your best bet early on. The wave energy is a bit weaker, but it’ll be glassy and clean. The afternoon, though, is a no-go with the wind switching back onshore.
Now, for the standouts, you really have to look at the first week of September. Tuesday the 1st of September morning has that same magic combo: offshore wind from the NW with a 4ft SW swell. It’s small, but clean. The real standout, though, is Friday the 4th of September morning. We’ve got a solid 6ft SW swell with a light cross-onshore wind. It’s not perfect, but that’s the biggest, most powerful swell of the period and the wind is manageable. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
After that, the second week settles into a pattern of smaller, cleaner mornings. The 8th and 9th of September have some 4ft SW swell, again with light winds in the AM, but the energy is moderate and the consistency is a question mark. The afternoons are a write-off across the board with those fresh cross-shore winds.
Overall, it’s not a classic, but there are windows. Crowds are possible at Mancora, so get out early. Stick to the mornings, especially Sunday the 30th of August and Friday the 4th of September, and you’ll find something to ride.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 984 | 1165 | 1392 | 1290 | 1155 | 758 | 618 | 545 | 451 | 373 | 836 | 273 | 418 | 287 | 219 | 302 | 236 | 570 | 616 | 1201 | 1081 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:08PM1.61m | 4:34AM1.77m | 4:43PM1.65m | 5:04AM1.80m | 5:19PM1.67m | 5:36AM1.80m | 5:56PM1.66m | 6:09AM1.76m | 6:36PM1.61m | 6:46AM1.69m | 7:22PM1.54m | 7:29AM1.59m | 8:16PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13AM0.36m | 10:17PM0.20m | 10:45AM0.29m | 10:50PM0.20m | 11:18AM0.23m | 11:24PM0.22m | 11:52AM0.21m | 11:59PM0.27m | 12:28PM0.21m | 00:38AM0.34m | 1:09PM0.24m | 1:21AM0.43m | 1:56PM0.30m | 2:15AM0.54m | |||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 984 | 1165 | 1392 | 1290 | 1155 | 758 | 618 | 545 | 451 | 373 | 57 | 273 | 418 | 287 | 205 | 195 | 182 | 570 | 616 | 1201 | 1081 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | NW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 78 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 83 | 155 | 249 | 219 | 302 | 227 | 97 | 119 | 50 | 108 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 11 | W 12 | NW 11 | N 8 | SW 20 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 15 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 141 | 236 | 73 | 149 | 7 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | W 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 12 | SSW 5 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | WSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 64 | 106 | 35 | 1 | 77 | 36 | 11 | 36 | 55 | 22 | 836 | 38 | — | 10 | 16 | — | 3 | 13 | — | 11 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 1001 | 0 | 187 | 983 | 50 | 12 | 1001 | 50 | 187 | 1001 | 0 | 110 | 210 | 4 | 27 | 491 | 4 | 110 | 535 | 4 |
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The above surf forecast table for Mancora provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mancora can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mancora 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 (Mancora) 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).
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