
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Bonfil surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,994 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Bonfil in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Bonfil over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
358 | 340 | 1644 | 1275 | 1994 | 1631 | 1650 | 1479 | 1225 | 911 | 807 | 701 | 638 | 530 | 373 | 362 | 390 | 291 | 314 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:25AM0.87m | 6:56PM0.55m | 8:02AM0.90m | 7:28PM0.57m | 8:41AM0.90m | 8:02PM0.58m | 9:21AM0.88m | 8:41PM0.60m | 10:03AM0.84m | 9:26PM0.60m | 10:48AM0.78m | 10:21PM0.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:24AM0.06m | 1:48PM0.23m | 1:00AM-0.00m | 2:22PM0.23m | 1:38AM-0.04m | 2:57PM0.24m | 2:18AM-0.05m | 3:33PM0.26m | 3:00AM-0.03m | 4:12PM0.28m | 3:47AM0.03m | 4:57PM0.30m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
146 | 149 | 1644 | 1275 | 1994 | 1631 | 1650 | 1479 | 1225 | 911 | 807 | 701 | 638 | 530 | 373 | 362 | 390 | 212 | 196 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 |
226 | 340 | 132 | 120 | 117 | 85 | 81 | 55 | 133 | 161 | 181 | 188 | 188 | 191 | 151 | 149 | 114 | 114 | 314 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 12 | S 13 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 7 | W 11 | SSE 6 | S 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | W 10 |
358 | 190 | 29 | 148 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 209 | 204 | 291 | 80 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 751 | 0 | 0 | 758 | 0 | 0 | 758 | 0 | 0 | 731 | 0 | 0 | 755 | 0 | 0 | 755 | 0 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Guerrero? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Bonfil, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Guerrero, consider staying in Acapulco which is 23 km (14 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 91 km (57 miles) away, Cuatlas and Chilpancingo.










