Playa Bonfil surf break

Playa Bonfil surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 09 May 2026 CST
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Playa Bonfil surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Bonfil sea temperature is
30.2° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
4
4
0
4
2
0
3
3
0
3
2
1
3
4
1
3
2
1
3
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
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
894
751
1309
904
1094
881
730
683
568
437
431
384
343
693
863
933
396
763
647
638
545
Wind (km/h)
5
W
20
WSW
5
NW
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
W
20
WSW
5
WNW
10
WNW
20
WSW
5
WNW
10
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
20
WSW
10
WNW
5
WSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:56PM0.74m
8:14AM0.54m
8:17PM0.70m
8:48AM0.58m
8:37PM0.64m
9:31AM0.63m
8:59PM0.59m
10:25AM0.68m
9:28PM0.53m
11:31AM0.73m
10:11PM0.47m
12:43PM0.79m
11:19PM0.42m
Low Tide
1:12PM0.20m
2:24AM0.22m
1:47PM0.24m
2:42AM0.22m
2:28PM0.28m
3:01AM0.21m
3:20PM0.33m
3:26AM0.19m
4:31PM0.37m
4:01AM0.16m
6:09PM0.39m
4:51AM0.13m
8:02PM0.38m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
1
Temp °C
29
30
29
29
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
29
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
32
31
32
30
31
32
32
31
33
33
31
33
32
30
32
32
30
32
31
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
894
751
1309
904
1094
881
730
683
568
437
431
384
222
693
863
933
396
763
647
638
545
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
S
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
S
9
Energy kJ
248
212
293
219
206
141
97
84
104
108
110
82
343
96
94
70
295
94
74
72
61
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
11
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
S
10
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.7
S
10
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
79
72
14
74
17
33
3
3
4
5
65
126
98
6
5
4
94
12
11
5
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
11
5
4
4
3
3
1
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
4
4
2
4
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
0
751
0
0
730
0
299
750
0
0
469
0
82
469
0
0
755
0
14
495
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guerrero
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
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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.

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