Punta Negra surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 04 May 2026 PDT
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Punta Negra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Negra sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Negra this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Negra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Negra in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 6th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 10th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 10th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
6
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.2
WNW
6
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
140
120
180
151
113
104
71
71
53
110
109
111
145
125
287
160
309
211
261
201
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
30
WNW
20
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
25
WNW
5
W
15
WSW
20
WNW
5
SW
15
WSW
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
5
NW
15
W
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:19PM2.32m
12:03PM1.48m
10:47PM2.21m
1:01PM1.39m
11:19PM2.08m
3:00PM1.37m
00:02AM1.94m
1:20AM1.78m
5:38PM1.63m
3:25AM1.70m
5:54PM1.81m
5:03AM1.72m
Low Tide
3:50PM1.12m
5:36AM0.46m
4:07PM1.19m
6:20AM0.58m
4:20PM1.27m
7:18AM0.68m
4:16PM1.36m
8:34AM0.74m
9:50AM0.74m
10:20PM1.44m
10:47AM0.72m
11:39PM1.20m
11:31AM0.70m
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
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7:14
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:17
7:19
Temp °C
17
16
17
17
16
17
17
16
19
19
17
19
19
17
18
19
17
18
20
18
20
13
12
14
13
13
13
12
12
18
15
16
18
17
16
17
17
16
17
18
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.5
WNW
12
1
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.6
SW
19
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
47
140
120
180
151
113
104
59
25
53
70
50
81
93
58
287
160
115
211
261
201
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.3
WNW
15
0.7
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
7
Energy kJ
86
95
104
106
116
78
72
56
55
50
35
86
111
53
47
45
152
309
42
61
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
WSW
19
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
Energy kJ
90
30
29
18
18
25
15
71
71
36
27
109
27
145
125
29
30
43
84
62
66
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
4
0.4
W
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
4
1.2
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
9
Energy kJ
7
15
6
29
48
55
102
96
24
110
68
72
94
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
784
269
731
762
269
508
508
226
342
342
342
342
342
226
342
342
342
342
342
226
342
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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Information about the Punta Negra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta 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 Negra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta 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 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 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.

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