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Playa de Fortuna surfForecast / Jalisco / Mexico
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Playa de Fortuna surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Fortuna sea temperature is
25.7° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Fortuna this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Fortuna over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Fortuna in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Fortuna over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 449 | 305 | 376 | 371 | 362 | 258 | 272 | 211 | 264 | 191 | 183 | 178 | 170 | 167 | 98 | 94 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:43PM 1.07 | 9:30PM 1.01 | 8:37PM 1.02 | 5:54AM 0.91 | 8:25PM 1.05 | 6:57AM 1.01 | 8:28PM 1.09 | 7:39AM 1.10 | 8:36PM 1.13 | 8:14AM 1.15 | 8:47PM 1.17 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:13AM 0.41 | 12:35PM 0.31 | 1:50AM 0.79 | 1:15PM 0.24 | 1:50AM 0.67 | 1:45PM 0.20 | 2:06AM 0.55 | 2:12PM 0.20 | 2:27AM 0.44 | 2:35PM 0.23 | 2:49AM 0.34 | ||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:14 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
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Information about the Playa de Fortuna Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de Fortuna provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de Fortuna can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Fortuna 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 de Fortuna) 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 de Fortuna 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 de Fortuna is 88 km (55 miles) from Cihuatlan. If you plan a holiday in Jalisco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cihuatlan. Cihuatlan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











