Playa Bonfil Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.72° N 99.73° W

Playa Bonfil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Bonfil sea temperature is
31.1°C
1.7° 

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


Playa Bonfil surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 975 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SW 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Bonfil in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 15th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 15th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, let's settle in. We're looking at the next couple of weeks here in the Acapulco zone, specifically at Playa Bonfil. It’s a classic sandbar setup, exposed to the south and southwest swells, and it’s very consistent, so we've got plenty to talk about. The water's sitting at a warm 88°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for mid-September.

The forecast kicks off on Friday, September 11th, and it’s a tale of two halves. The morning is the standout for the start of the run. We've got a solid 4ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long 15-second period and the wind is glassy, coming light out of the NNE at just 3 mph. The conditions are going to be flawless; the wave energy is moderate (722), but the quality is all there. That morning window is the time to be in the water. The afternoon, however, turns to rubbish as a 12 mph westerly cross-shore kicks up a chop, dropping the score.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are cleaner but smaller. Saturday morning sees a 3ft SW swell with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NW. It’ll be fun, but nothing to write home about. Sunday morning offers a similar story, dropping to 2ft from the SW but with a light, clean NE breeze.

The real magic starts to brew from Monday the 14th onwards. Monday morning is another glassy gem, with a 3ft SW groundswell, a very long 18-second period, and no wind at all. The energy is moderate (521) and the waves will be clean but lined up.

Now, listen up. The highlight of the entire 16-day window is shaping up to be Tuesday morning, September 15th. We get a bump in swell to 4ft, now out of the SSW, with a 17-second period. The wind is absolute perfection: glassy, from the ENE at just 3 mph. The combined energy jumps right up into the strong range (1045). This is the morning for experienced surfers to clear their schedules. It's going to be excellent.

We've got a run of solid mornings after that too. Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th both offer clean, offshore winds (N 3 mph) with 4ft to 4ft SSW swells. Quality is consistently "very good" for those early sessions.

Looking into the second week, there’s more promise. Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th look good, with Sunday morning in particular offering a glassy 4ft SW swell with a 19-second period and strong energy (1167). By Monday the 21st, we're back to a 4ft SW groundswell under a glassy ENE breeze and the energy is strong again (1148). That’s another excellent morning for experienced surfers. Through the rest of the week, the mornings stay mostly clean with chest-high, long-period SW swell.

A quick heads up: Friday the 25th afternoon gets messy, with a sudden jump to a stormy 10ft SE swell and strong winds. That's for the hardcore only, or maybe the kite crew. By Saturday the 26th, it drops back to a clean, glassy 8ft S swell. That's a big, powerful groundswell for experienced surfers only, with very strong energy (2828). The afternoon gets a bit of onshore wind, but that morning will be pumping. Overall, this is a fantastic run for the area with only a few afternoon write-offs. Get on the mornings.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SW
15
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14
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14
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14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
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13
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19
0.6
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19
0.8
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18
0.7
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18
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18
1.3
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17
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17
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16
1.3
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16
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15
1.2
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14
1.2
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14
1.2
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14
0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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614
407
401
272
212
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293
366
319
752
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768
674
561
553
530
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
15
W
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
W
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
SW
10
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5
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10
SW
5
NNE
5
N
20
WSW
10
NW
5
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20
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10
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NNE
20
WSW
10
WNW
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High Tide
1:51PM0.59m
2:51AM0.63m
3:14PM0.56m
4:15AM0.70m
4:25PM0.55m
5:16AM0.77m
5:20PM0.55m
6:04AM0.82m
6:04PM0.56m
6:45AM0.84m
6:42PM0.56m
7:22AM0.85m
7:14PM0.56m
Low Tide
8:20PM0.28m
9:27AM0.30m
9:30PM0.24m
10:51AM0.27m
10:27PM0.19m
11:50AM0.24m
11:15PM0.14m
12:36PM0.21m
11:56PM0.10m
1:14PM0.19m
00:32AM0.08m
1:48PM0.19m
1:04AM0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Playa Bonfil Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Bonfil 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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