Primo Tapia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.19° N 116.92° W

Primo Tapia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Primo Tapia sea temperature is
22.7°C
2.6° 

Primo Tapia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Primo Tapia surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 625 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Primo Tapia this week:

The surf forecast for Primo Tapia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Primo Tapia in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 21st Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 21st Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 21st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Primo Tapia over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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PM
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
2
3
2
1
3
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
2
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
516
493
542
611
498
480
480
480
375
355
482
336
450
412
353
472
472
476
433
387
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
15
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
N
10
W
10
W
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:30PM1.73m
7:54AM1.52m
6:20PM1.83m
8:04AM1.60m
7:01PM1.91m
8:18AM1.69m
7:38PM1.97m
8:34AM1.79m
8:14PM1.98m
8:53AM1.91m
8:51PM1.96m
9:14AM2.01m
9:30PM1.88m
Low Tide
11:50AM1.30m
00:59AM0.47m
12:35PM1.18m
1:27AM0.40m
1:10PM1.04m
1:52AM0.36m
1:42PM0.88m
2:15AM0.35m
2:15PM0.73m
2:38AM0.38m
2:50PM0.58m
3:02AM0.44m
3:27PM0.45m
3:26AM0.54m
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6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
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6:46
6:45
6:44
6:43
6:42
6:39
6:38
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Temp °C
22
23
20
21
22
20
22
23
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23
23
20
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22
27
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29
29
25
Feels °C
22
22
21
20
21
20
21
20
20
23
23
22
25
24
24
27
26
26
29
28
25
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Information about the Primo Tapia Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Primo Tapia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Primo Tapia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Primo Tapia 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 (Primo Tapia) 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 Primo Tapia 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.

Primo Tapia is 19 km (12 miles) from the very large city of Rosarito. If you plan a holiday in Baja Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rosarito. Rosarito has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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