Punta San Carlos surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 PDT
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Punta San Carlos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta San Carlos sea temperature is
15.0° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta San Carlos this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Punta San Carlos in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.5
W
12
0.4
W
15
0.4
W
15
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
16
0.5
W
15
1.4
WNW
6
1.2
NW
6
0.5
W
13
0.5
WNW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
1.5
WNW
6
1.2
NW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
1.9
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
160
122
86
75
69
67
109
129
116
114
116
87
98
86
81
143
98
154
204
304
203
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
20
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
25
NW
30
NW
35
NW
25
NW
30
NW
35
NW
25
NW
25
NW
30
NW
20
NW
30
NW
30
NW
30
NW
35
NW
40
WNW
30
NW
30
WNW
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
6:29PM1.61m
4:52AM1.68m
6:51PM1.75m
6:09AM1.71m
7:12PM1.89m
7:05AM1.75m
7:33PM2.01m
7:49AM1.77m
7:54PM2.11m
8:28AM1.76m
8:15PM2.20m
9:05AM1.74m
8:36PM2.25m
9:39AM1.69m
Low Tide
11:34PM1.25m
11:58AM0.51m
00:36AM1.02m
12:38PM0.54m
1:18AM0.79m
1:10PM0.59m
1:53AM0.60m
1:37PM0.65m
2:25AM0.43m
2:01PM0.73m
2:55AM0.31m
2:24PM0.80m
3:24AM0.24m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
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7:14
7:14
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:17
7:17
Temp °C
18
16
18
18
16
18
18
16
18
18
15
18
19
16
21
21
17
17
18
16
18
13
12
14
13
11
12
12
11
12
11
9
13
13
12
16
15
12
11
11
10
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
W
15
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
16
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.5
WNW
14
0.5
W
13
0.5
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WNW
14
Energy kJ
104
98
80
75
47
67
109
129
116
106
116
87
98
86
81
58
42
54
52
46
82
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.3
WNW
18
0.3
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
101
99
50
49
46
55
24
35
24
25
45
28
66
65
62
14
54
61
52
94
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.2
W
16
0.3
SW
13
0.3
W
16
0.4
W
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
17
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
33
21
27
46
69
12
34
23
46
27
26
28
26
37
23
18
19
18
12
14
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
7
1
WNW
4
1
WNW
5
1
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
5
1.1
NW
5
1.2
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
6
1.2
NW
6
0.9
WNW
6
1
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.2
NW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
1.9
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
7
Energy kJ
160
122
86
35
56
62
61
57
72
114
92
58
68
57
40
143
98
154
204
304
203
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
480
135
376
480
135
892
935
135
376
376
90
376
326
90
376
326
290
577
903
135
290
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
4
9
6
5
9
6
5
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Punta San Carlos Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta San Carlos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta San Carlos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta San Carlos 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 San Carlos) 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 San Carlos 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Baja Norte? If you are looking for accommodation near Punta San Carlos, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Baja Norte, consider staying in Abelardo L Rodriguez which is 20 km (12 miles) away.

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