Rio Nexpa surf break

Rio Nexpa surfForecast / Michoacan / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 28 May 2026 CST
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Rio Nexpa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rio Nexpa sea temperature is
29.4° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Rio Nexpa surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,460 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Nexpa this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Nexpa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Nexpa in the next 16 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 20s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 4th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Nexpa over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
3
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
0
3
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.5
SW
22
0.7
SW
21
0.9
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
390
313
384
332
419
342
237
467
698
1229
1649
2162
2089
1885
1373
1141
1126
897
572
1352
1779
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
15
SW
5
WNW
5
SE
15
SW
10
W
5
SSW
15
SW
5
NW
10
ESE
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
E
15
SW
5
NNW
5
SSW
20
WSW
5
NW
0
WSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:20AM0.62m
7:13PM0.65m
11:03AM0.61m
7:13PM0.66m
12:10PM0.59m
7:13PM0.67m
7:10PM0.68m
7:07PM0.69m
7:10PM0.70m
7:20PM0.70m
Low Tide
2:41PM0.53m
3:04AM0.12m
2:41PM0.57m
3:23AM0.11m
2:02PM0.58m
3:45AM0.12m
4:07AM0.13m
4:28AM0.16m
4:45AM0.20m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:21
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:23
1
2
Temp °C
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
31
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
32
32
31
33
32
31
32
32
32
32
32
32
31
33
31
31
30
30
33
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.5
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
18
Energy kJ
390
313
384
332
419
342
212
295
698
1229
1649
2162
2089
1885
1373
1141
1126
897
476
1352
1779
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
16
0.7
SW
21
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.9
SSW
18
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
S
7
Energy kJ
21
34
33
33
31
30
176
467
265
329
325
243
276
264
193
220
125
88
572
85
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
W
3
0.2
W
3
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
22
0.6
S
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.4
SSE
7
0.1
W
15
0.1
NW
15
0.2
SSW
22
0.4
SW
21
0.7
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.6
S
11
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
66
90
2
1
75
124
237
181
330
176
279
16
4
8
46
112
46
26
85
13
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
7
0.5
W
4
0.2
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
NW
7
Energy kJ
10
6
1
4
32
16
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
3
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
Distance (km)
0
411
34
50
407
99
0
407
0
128
411
0
0
411
0
0
905
0
0
411
154
Best forecast wave conditions in Michoacan
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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Information about the Rio Nexpa Surf forecast

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

Rio Nexpa is 60 km (37 miles) from La Orilla. If you plan a holiday in Michoacan, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Orilla. La Orilla has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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