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Playa Princess surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico
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Playa Princess surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Princess sea temperature is
30.1° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Princess this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Princess over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Princess in the next 16 days are 1.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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+) | 12AM (Sun 3rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 9th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 9th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Princess over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | |
127 | 68 | 146 | 171 | 136 | 183 | 183 | 261 | 441 | 309 | 367 | 435 | 465 | 276 | 293 | 293 | 238 | 268 | 289 | 280 | 469 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:03PM0.61m | 4:28AM0.16m | 4:54PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.19m | 5:36PM0.67m | 5:44AM0.23m | 6:10PM0.66m | 6:16AM0.27m | 6:39PM0.63m | 6:47AM0.30m | 7:03PM0.60m | 7:15AM0.31m | 7:26PM0.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:05AM0.07m | 9:02AM0.05m | 00:37AM0.07m | 10:02AM0.03m | 1:00AM0.07m | 10:54AM0.01m | 1:17AM0.07m | 11:37AM0.01m | 1:32AM0.06m | 12:14PM0.01m | 1:48AM0.04m | 12:45PM0.02m | 2:07AM0.03m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
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Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 |
48 | 68 | 68 | 125 | 98 | 183 | 183 | 261 | 441 | 309 | 367 | 435 | 465 | 276 | 293 | 293 | 238 | 268 | 289 | 280 | 469 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | S 10 | W 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | W 5 | SSE 9 | W 4 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 |
127 | 65 | 146 | 171 | 136 | 75 | 74 | 138 | 50 | 11 | 31 | 29 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 251 | 218 | 183 | 138 | 140 | 163 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 16 | S 10 | SW 21 | S 16 | SSE 9 | S 18 | S 17 | W 6 | SW 20 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 |
53 | 45 | 28 | 50 | 111 | 150 | 90 | 78 | 5 | 48 | 18 | 19 | 28 | 56 | 135 | 12 | 97 | 13 | 211 | 218 | 339 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 28 | — | 14 | 19 | — | 14 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 18 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 736 | 0 | 0 | 1167 | 6 | 248 | 501 | 6 | 0 | 742 | 6 | 0 | 734 | 6 | 67 | 736 | 0 | 0 | 501 | 0 |
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Information about the Playa Princess Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Princess provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Princess can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Princess 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 Princess) 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 Princess 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 Princess, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Guerrero, consider staying in Acapulco which is 8 km (5 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 76 km (47 miles) away, Cuatlas, Chilpancingo and Tixtla de Guerrero.











