Playa Bonfil surf break

Playa Bonfil surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 18 Apr 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
29.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 18th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 21st Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 21st Apr)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
3
2
3
3
0
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
S
1
S
1
S
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)181316151414191817161615141413131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)30026041629451541146563260310771016784800613458427345314195195198
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
5
WNW
0
NNW
5
SE
5
N
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
0
NNE
25
WSW
15
W
0
W
25
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
25
WSW
15
WNW
10
WNW
25
WSW
10
WNW
0
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassglassglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscrossglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:37PM
0.82
3:18AM
0.41
4:36PM
0.89
4:24AM
0.45
5:27PM
0.94
5:17AM
0.51
6:13PM
0.96
6:07AM
0.56
6:57PM
0.95
6:54AM
0.61
7:38PM
0.91
7:41AM
0.64
8:17PM
0.86
8:30AM
0.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:50PM
0.28
9:11AM
0.12
11:33PM
0.22
10:14AM
0.05
12:11AM
0.18
11:10AM
0.00
12:48AM
0.15
12:02PM
-0.02
1:25AM
0.14
12:51PM
-0.01
2:01AM
0.13
1:38PM
0.04
2:38AM
0.14
Sat
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sunrise--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16
Sunset6:54--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:55--6:55--6:55--
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------1--3----------
Temp. °C292828272729292829292828292728292727282728
Feels °C (?)303231303030293230293133292928292827272930
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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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