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Playa Linda surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 27 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa Linda surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Linda sea temperature is
28.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Linda this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Linda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Linda in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Linda over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 16 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | |
266 | 161 | 305 | 165 | 134 | 141 | 153 | 107 | 247 | 225 | 60 | 75 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 127 | 100 | 146 | 171 | 136 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:03AM0.61m | 8:46PM0.63m | 9:41AM0.61m | 8:35PM0.59m | 10:23AM0.59m | 8:04PM0.56m | 11:25AM0.56m | 7:16PM0.57m | 6:19PM0.61m | 5:58PM0.65m | 6:08PM0.70m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:46PM0.28m | 3:07AM0.21m | 3:09PM0.37m | 3:19AM0.20m | 3:24PM0.45m | 3:28AM0.19m | 3:16PM0.52m | 3:35AM0.19m | 3:34AM0.20m | 3:19AM0.21m | 2:58AM0.22m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
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Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 9 | S 12 | S 13 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 266 | 161 | 305 | 165 | 49 | 141 | 153 | 56 | 247 | 225 | 60 | 75 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 61 | 146 | 171 | 68 | 183 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 14 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 14 | S 10 |
| kJ | 88 | 59 | 65 | 50 | 90 | 44 | 42 | 107 | 33 | 23 | 58 | 22 | 47 | 27 | 28 | 127 | 100 | 47 | 68 | 136 | 73 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SW 14 | W 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 7 | 69 | 4 | 55 | 134 | 81 | 23 | 48 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 53 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 111 | 80 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1017 | 4 | 0 | 1020 | 4 | 19 | 522 | 4 | 0 | 531 | 0 | 0 | 522 | 0 | 0 | 1897 | 0 | 0 | 692 | 0 |
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Information about the Playa Linda Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Linda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Linda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Linda 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 Linda) 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 Linda 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.
Playa Linda is 14 km (9 miles) from Zihuatanejo. If you plan a holiday in Guerrero, look for hotels and other accommodation in Zihuatanejo. Zihuatanejo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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