Piedras Negras Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.63° S 71.35° W

Issued: 12 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Piedras Negras sea temperature is
17.6° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Piedras Negras surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,487 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Piedras Negras this week:

The surf forecast for Piedras Negras over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Piedras Negras in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 22nd Jun)7ft (2.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 22nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
3
4
4
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SW
21
1.1
SW
20
1.9
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
501
419
268
284
220
245
186
284
298
348
969
2237
3580
4487
4214
2968
2534
1848
1220
1199
1693
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
S
10
SE
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
S
10
S
5
SE
15
S
10
S
5
SSE
10
S
5
SW
5
E
5
WNW
5
SSW
5
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
10:32AM1.22m
11:14PM0.60m
11:25AM1.15m
00:18AM0.63m
12:16PM1.05m
1:23AM0.68m
1:09PM0.94m
2:27AM0.74m
2:02PM0.82m
3:27AM0.80m
2:58PM0.71m
4:21AM0.86m
3:58PM0.62m
Low Tide
5:36PM-0.01m
4:37AM0.10m
6:27PM0.00m
5:40AM0.18m
7:16PM0.02m
6:50AM0.25m
8:02PM0.05m
8:07AM0.31m
8:47PM0.08m
9:28AM0.33m
9:29PM0.11m
10:45AM0.32m
10:10PM0.13m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:17
5:17
5:19
5:19
5:19
5:19
5:20
 mm
Temp °C
19
18
17
19
19
17
18
18
17
18
17
17
18
17
16
18
17
16
17
17
16
Feels °C
18
17
16
18
19
17
18
18
18
17
17
17
17
16
16
18
17
16
18
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
1.1
SW
20
1.9
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
17
Energy kJ
501
419
268
284
220
164
186
63
99
96
969
2237
3580
4487
4214
2968
2534
1848
1220
872
1693
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
20
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
11
Energy kJ
30
26
156
170
160
245
44
208
298
207
99
96
379
254
151
703
1199
619
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
8
0.6
S
11
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
Energy kJ
85
28
85
17
16
170
157
284
138
348
147
144
123
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.3
S
3
0.5
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.6
S
5
Energy kJ
39
1
6
14
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
154
4
0
0
0
0
4
4
4
314
4
4
4
0
0
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Rating
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4
4
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
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8
9
7
7
6
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5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
9
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Information about the Piedras Negras Surf forecast

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