Primo Tapia surf break

Primo Tapia surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 PDT
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Primo Tapia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Primo Tapia sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Primo Tapia in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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+) 5AM (Thu 7th May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 9th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 10th May)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wed
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
164
164
127
87
61
109
166
152
216
327
395
528
326
447
362
314
309
268
206
189
183
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
W
5
NW
10
W
10
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
SW
10
W
10
W
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
NW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
11:47PM1.82m
00:38AM1.72m
6:00PM1.43m
1:57AM1.62m
5:56PM1.52m
3:34AM1.56m
6:06PM1.63m
4:57AM1.55m
6:23PM1.78m
6:05AM1.57m
6:45PM1.94m
7:05AM1.60m
7:12PM2.12m
Low Tide
8:14AM0.56m
9:18AM0.58m
8:16PM1.41m
10:13AM0.59m
10:36PM1.31m
10:57AM0.59m
11:43PM1.12m
11:35AM0.60m
00:31AM0.89m
12:10PM0.63m
1:14AM0.63m
12:46PM0.67m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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5:56
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
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7:31
7:32
7:34
7:34
7:35
7:36
7:36
Temp °C
17
19
18
16
19
20
18
21
21
18
22
22
20
22
23
19
22
22
20
24
24
15
17
16
16
18
19
18
20
20
19
22
21
20
22
22
20
21
20
19
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
6
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
W
6
0.7
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
Energy kJ
41
164
127
36
47
65
73
151
154
141
115
163
326
447
362
314
309
268
206
189
183
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
W
8
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
Energy kJ
164
23
59
82
55
77
63
119
208
327
395
528
80
48
139
106
91
86
93
102
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
55
40
11
87
61
109
166
152
216
70
51
60
85
70
25
22
22
23
22
63
81
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
2
0.4
WNW
3
Energy kJ
74
34
37
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
61
12
6
197
12
12
12
12
0
12
12
0
197
285
0
12
12
0
61
61
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
2
3
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
8
5
5
9
9
7
5
5
6
8
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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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