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Punta Cabeza Negra surfForecast / Michoacan / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 18 Jan 2026 CST
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Punta Cabeza Negra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Cabeza Negra sea temperature is
27.9° C
 (Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Cabeza Negra this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Cabeza Negra over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Cabeza Negra in the next 12 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 19th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 19th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 21st Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Cabeza Negra over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
0
2
2
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
WNW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)141413131816161616141514141313131213161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1831619895631531031711251861882111631161161148111482123170
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
5
NE
10
N
10
W
15
NW
10
N
5
NW
5
ESE
5
NNE
10
SW
5
NNE
10
N
10
SW
5
NNE
5
N
10
SSW
5
NE
5
ENE
10
SW
10
N
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffcross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		glassglasscross-
off		onoffcross-
off		oncross-
off		glassonoffglassoncross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:47PM
0.64
9:02AM
0.75
11:07PM
0.64
9:30AM
0.75
11:27PM
0.64
9:59AM
0.72
11:45PM
0.64
10:31AM
0.67
12:04AM
0.64
11:07AM
0.60
12:22AM
0.64
11:57AM
0.51
12:40AM
0.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:49PM
0.03
3:29AM
0.46
4:12PM
0.05
3:53AM
0.44
4:35PM
0.09
4:22AM
0.43
4:57PM
0.14
4:56AM
0.42
5:18PM
0.22
5:39AM
0.41
5:35PM
0.30
6:38AM
0.40
5:38PM
0.39
8:46AM
0.38
Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:28
Sunset6:39--6:39--6:40--6:42--6:42--6:43--6:43--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------1-------------
Temp. °C272528282626272628292628282527272527272528
Feels °C (?)282828302928292929302928282727272728292829
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Information about the Punta Cabeza Negra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Cabeza Negra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Cabeza Negra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Cabeza Negra 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 (Punta Cabeza Negra) 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 Punta Cabeza Negra 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.

Punta Cabeza Negra is 39 km (24 miles) from Tecoman. If you plan a holiday in Michoacan, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tecoman. Tecoman has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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