Punta Cabras surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 PDT
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Punta Cabras surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Cabras sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Cabras this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Cabras over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Cabras in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 11AM. 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+) 8AM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 10th May)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Sat
16
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
1
0
2
1
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.5
WNW
11
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.3
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
327
534
516
371
441
353
314
309
214
257
186
144
234
414
287
367
328
499
334
268
264
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
15
WNW
0
NW
10
SW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
25
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
25
WNW
30
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:27AM1.53m
5:58PM1.60m
4:50AM1.53m
6:15PM1.75m
5:58AM1.56m
6:38PM1.92m
6:57AM1.59m
7:05PM2.09m
7:52AM1.61m
7:37PM2.25m
8:46AM1.60m
8:13PM2.37m
9:40AM1.58m
Low Tide
10:28PM1.29m
10:50AM0.58m
11:35PM1.10m
11:28AM0.58m
00:23AM0.87m
12:04PM0.61m
1:06AM0.61m
12:39PM0.65m
1:49AM0.36m
1:15PM0.71m
2:33AM0.15m
1:53PM0.77m
3:19AM-0.00m
2:32PM0.85m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:32
7:34
7:34
7:35
Temp °C
16
18
18
18
20
20
18
19
19
18
21
22
20
22
21
18
19
19
16
19
19
15
17
16
17
19
19
18
19
18
19
18
18
17
18
16
14
15
14
13
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
18
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
SW
15
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
Energy kJ
157
534
134
121
441
217
149
309
180
173
173
135
133
414
237
367
328
229
227
268
264
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
18
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
WNW
12
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.3
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
16
Energy kJ
327
122
516
371
133
353
314
189
214
257
186
144
234
210
287
242
135
95
334
51
86
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
W
14
0.6
W
12
0.6
WNW
8
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.6
SW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
WNW
18
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
46
70
94
113
51
11
9
22
9
36
81
119
142
14
58
7
7
7
31
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
8
0.4
NW
2
0.6
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
4
0.7
NW
4
1
WNW
5
0.9
NW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.5
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
54
1
8
10
18
46
32
39
499
214
257
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
76
112
112
76
112
112
0
114
112
50
112
162
76
162
162
76
162
112
50
112
112
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
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Information about the Punta Cabras Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Cabras provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Cabras can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Cabras 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 Cabras) 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 Cabras 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 Cabras is 40 km (25 miles) from the city of Maneadero. If you plan a holiday in Baja Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maneadero. Maneadero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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