Punta Cabeza Negra Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.60° N 103.72° W

Punta Cabeza Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Cabeza Negra sea temperature is
31.4° C
1.9° 

Punta Cabeza Negra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Cabeza Negra surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,286 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Cabeza Negra this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Cabeza Negra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Cabeza Negra in the next 16 days are 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 26th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 19s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 27th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 27th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Cabeza Negra over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
30
Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.8
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.7
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
2
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.8
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16
1.7
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15
1.6
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15
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
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13
1
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2044
1826
1536
1415
1952
1057
1754
2113
2256
1734
1671
1608
1309
1024
874
702
595
536
414
302
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
ESE
0
ENE
15
S
10
N
5
N
5
W
10
N
10
N
10
W
10
NW
5
N
10
WSW
5
ENE
10
SE
15
S
5
ESE
5
ESE
15
SSW
5
NE
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cross-on
cross-off
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cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
6:56PM0.63m
9:55AM0.63m
7:30PM0.67m
10:04AM0.64m
8:02PM0.70m
10:18AM0.64m
8:31PM0.72m
10:34AM0.65m
8:59PM0.73m
10:50AM0.65m
9:26PM0.73m
11:06AM0.65m
9:54PM0.71m
Low Tide
2:34AM0.10m
2:40PM0.50m
2:57AM0.08m
2:53PM0.48m
3:19AM0.06m
3:09PM0.46m
3:41AM0.06m
3:27PM0.44m
4:01AM0.08m
3:49PM0.43m
4:21AM0.12m
4:15PM0.41m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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34
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31
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32
30
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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 16 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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