Surf Forecasts:
Playa Bonfil surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,894 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Bonfil this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Bonfil over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 24s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Bonfil in the next 16 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 0.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 24s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Bonfil over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Cancun’s Playa Bonfil. This is a sandbar setup, very consistent, so it’s not a spot that stays flat for long. The water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in boardies, no worries there.
The opening session is a bit of a tease. Thursday morning the 23rd has glassy conditions with a tiny 2ft SW swell, period at 13 seconds (that’s good groundswell energy for the size), and combined energy is weak (298). It’s clean, but it’s small. The real story starts building from Friday the 24th. The swell jumps, and the energy ramps up massively. By Saturday morning the 25th, we’re looking at 4ft from the SW, period of 21 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping hard (1541). That’s moderate to strong energy, and with a cross-offshore breeze from the ENE, it’s going to be clean. This is a standout for experienced surfers.
Sunday the 26th is even better. Morning sees 5ft SW swell with an 18-second period, clean cross-off wind, and energy at 2247. That’s strong. The afternoon stays clean with offshore wind. This is the best of the first week. Monday the 27th holds solid at 6ft, but the wind goes cross-shore in the afternoon, so make the morning session. Tuesday the 28th is a gem: 6ft SSW swell, glassy conditions in the morning, energy at 2276. That’s strong, clean, and perfect for experienced surfers.
The size drops back after Wednesday the 30th. For the second week, the surf is smaller and less consistent. Thursday the 31st has a fun 4ft morning with a clean cross-off breeze, but the energy is dropping. Saturday the 3rd of August and beyond is mostly small stuff under 3ft, with a few glassy mornings but very weak energy. The real standout in the whole run is Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th – that’s a solid, clean, powerful swell train for the experienced crew.
For the entire 16-day window, the standout is the Sunday the 26th to Tuesday the 28th period. That’s the best on offer. The swell is over 5ft, and with period over 15 seconds, it’s a long-period groundswell that will break nicely on the sandbar, but the long period can make it a bit walled up and straight at times, so choose your peak wisely. The wind is clean or offshore, so it’s going to be good.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 138 | 138 | 371 | 704 | 414 | 2092 | 1012 | 1535 | 1845 | 1553 | 1518 | 2894 | 1952 | 1777 | 2238 | 2089 | 2027 | 1765 | 1629 | 1423 | 1024 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:46AM0.81m | 9:03PM0.53m | 10:25AM0.79m | 9:30PM0.49m | 11:04AM0.77m | 9:55PM0.46m | 11:47AM0.74m | 10:20PM0.44m | 12:33PM0.72m | 10:50PM0.41m | 1:26PM0.70m | 11:42PM0.39m | 2:24PM0.68m | 1:26AM0.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:04PM0.30m | 3:11AM0.06m | 4:48PM0.33m | 3:39AM0.07m | 5:33PM0.35m | 4:10AM0.08m | 6:27PM0.37m | 4:44AM0.11m | 7:36PM0.38m | 5:24AM0.14m | 9:02PM0.38m | 6:14AM0.19m | 10:11PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 24 | SW 23 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 102 | 94 | 59 | 704 | 414 | 427 | 502 | 433 | 588 | 682 | 521 | 2894 | 1952 | 1777 | 2238 | 2089 | 2027 | 1765 | 1629 | 1423 | 1024 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 |
| kJ | 138 | 138 | 111 | 108 | 43 | 2092 | 1012 | 1535 | 1845 | 1553 | 1518 | 232 | 411 | 296 | 136 | 140 | 156 | 191 | 240 | 248 | 327 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 24 | W 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 8 | S 12 | SW 15 | W 8 | SW 13 | NNW 12 | SW 12 | S 13 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 9 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 58 | 57 | 371 | 36 | 72 | 71 | 27 | 104 | 75 | 12 | 84 | 14 | 23 | 4 | 70 | 47 | 26 | 40 | 41 | 35 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 62 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 755 | 0 | 14 | 755 | 0 | 0 | 469 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 722 | 0 | 0 | 731 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Playa Bonfil provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Bonfil can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Bonfil 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 (Playa Bonfil) 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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