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Playa de Fortuna surfForecast / Jalisco / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 08 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average 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 Saturday (May 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Fortuna in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 9th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 9th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 9th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Fortuna over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | |
211 | 385 | 469 | 885 | 644 | 1393 | 798 | 1165 | 892 | 711 | 683 | 522 | 437 | 425 | 384 | 347 | 759 | 794 | 870 | 859 | 763 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 9:23PM0.95m | 7:19PM0.93m | 3:38AM0.77m | 6:36PM0.97m | 5:45AM0.85m | 6:37PM1.04m | 6:43AM0.95m | 6:51PM1.12m | 7:31AM1.03m | 7:11PM1.20m | 8:16AM1.09m | 7:36PM1.28m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:55AM0.49m | 2:05AM0.77m | 11:20AM0.48m | 00:53AM0.66m | 12:03PM0.46m | 1:00AM0.50m | 12:38PM0.47m | 1:23AM0.33m | 1:11PM0.49m | 1:53AM0.17m | 1:44PM0.53m | 2:28AM0.04m | |||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
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Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
30 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 40 | 385 | 469 | 885 | 644 | 1393 | 798 | 1165 | 892 | 711 | 683 | 522 | 437 | 425 | 384 | 277 | 759 | 794 | 870 | 859 | 763 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 21 | WNW 6 | S 12 | NW 6 | S 13 | WNW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | WNW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 211 | 88 | 248 | 26 | 102 | 9 | 123 | 55 | 102 | 65 | 58 | 69 | 38 | 49 | 44 | 347 | 57 | 73 | 48 | 46 | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 6 | S 15 | NW 12 | S 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 16 | NW 11 | S 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 93 | 87 | 74 | 71 | 15 | 67 | 67 | 31 | 54 | 47 | 24 | 18 | 50 | 38 | 126 | 56 | 82 | 63 | 32 | 53 | 53 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | NW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 37 | 36 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 93 | 135 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 64 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 64 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 71 | 0 | 595 | 71 |
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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.
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