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Petatlan surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Petatlan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Petatlan sea temperature is
28.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Monday (Apr 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Petatlan over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | |
160 | 158 | 254 | 263 | 157 | 376 | 98 | 128 | 139 | 222 | 109 | 252 | 139 | 57 | 93 | 67 | 71 | 75 | 127 | 99 | 146 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:04PM0.68m | 9:38AM0.62m | 9:22PM0.60m | 10:28AM0.61m | 9:25PM0.53m | 11:33AM0.60m | 8:34PM0.48m | 1:13PM0.60m | 3:17PM0.63m | 4:27PM0.67m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:43PM0.20m | 3:18AM0.20m | 3:22PM0.29m | 3:39AM0.21m | 4:05PM0.38m | 3:59AM0.22m | 5:16PM0.46m | 4:17AM0.23m | 4:37AM0.24m | 5:02AM0.26m | 1:39AM0.27m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — |
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Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | S 10 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
 kJ | 134 | 123 | 254 | 263 | 157 | 376 | 98 | 128 | 139 | 222 | 65 | 252 | 139 | 56 | 36 | 67 | 71 | 75 | 98 | 74 | 92 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 15 | WNW 14 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 160 | 158 | 89 | 59 | 85 | 55 | 49 | 46 | 58 | 60 | 109 | 41 | 57 | 57 | 93 | 46 | 49 | 32 | 127 | 99 | 146 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 16 | SW 14 | WNW 5 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 9 | W 7 | SSW 12 | W 8 | WNW 8 | S 12 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 59 | 64 | 37 | 50 | 69 | 8 | 96 | 82 | 80 | 35 | 49 | 33 | 35 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | W 3 | — | W 9 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 13 | — | — | 4 | 17 | — | 16 | 1 | — | 14 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 614 | 0 | 121 | 1111 | 0 | 21 | 621 | 21 | 21 | 614 | 21 | 79 | 618 | 0 | 0 | 623 | 0 | 0 | 621 | 0 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Guerrero? If you are looking for accommodation near Petatlan, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Guerrero, consider staying in Petatlan which is 46 km (29 miles) away. Other places in and around Guerrero where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Atoyac de Alvarez which is 55 km (34 miles) away and Zihuatanejo, 77 km (48 miles) away.
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