Petatlan Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.23° N 100.95° W

Petatlan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Petatlan sea temperature is
31.0°C
1.7° 

Petatlan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Petatlan surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,126 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Petatlan this week:

The surf forecast for Petatlan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Petatlan 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-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 11th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 11th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 10th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Petatlan over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
813
803
1112
818
536
553
341
268
212
175
251
290
444
319
578
780
762
788
945
584
561
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
WSW
10
NW
5
NW
20
W
15
NW
5
E
10
SW
5
NE
10
ENE
15
SSE
10
NNE
5
ESE
10
S
10
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0
ENE
10
SW
5
N
0
NW
15
WSW
15
NW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
11:28AM0.59m
11:14PM0.53m
12:09PM0.51m
1:39AM0.51m
1:48PM0.44m
4:59AM0.58m
4:52PM0.43m
5:58AM0.67m
5:51PM0.45m
6:37AM0.74m
6:27PM0.47m
7:10AM0.78m
6:56PM0.48m
Low Tide
5:18PM0.35m
5:29AM0.32m
6:21PM0.36m
9:27AM0.41m
9:05PM0.35m
12:12PM0.36m
10:38PM0.28m
12:52PM0.31m
11:28PM0.22m
1:22PM0.26m
00:07AM0.16m
1:48PM0.24m
00:39AM0.11m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Petatlan Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Petatlan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Petatlan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Petatlan 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 (Petatlan) 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 Petatlan 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.

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