Rio Nexpa surf break

Rio Nexpa surfForecast / Michoacan / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 09 Mar 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
25.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Nexpa this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Nexpa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Nexpa in the next 12 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 10th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 10th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 20s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 15th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Nexpa over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
0
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
2
1
4
4
2
4
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)222020181716161515141413222120191818171616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6161188969117510361132999986754514542317311521753143215531974177716311611
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
0
E
15
WSW
5
NNE
0
ESE
15
WSW
5
NE
5
ENE
15
SSW
5
NW
5
SE
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
ESE
15
SW
5
N
5
E
15
WSW
5
N
0
ESE
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
oncross-
off
glasscrossglasscrossonglassglasscross-
on
glassglasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:06AM
0.45
9:01PM
0.78
7:56AM
0.47
9:12PM
0.77
7:43AM
0.50
9:20PM
0.75
7:35AM
0.55
9:23PM
0.74
7:38AM
0.60
9:22PM
0.72
7:52AM
0.66
9:20PM
0.70
8:13AM
0.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:44AM
0.34
1:39PM
0.19
3:33AM
0.36
1:49PM
0.14
3:20AM
0.39
2:01PM
0.10
3:09AM
0.41
2:13PM
0.08
2:59AM
0.42
2:25PM
0.07
2:52AM
0.41
2:38PM
0.07
2:51AM
0.38
2:53PM
0.10
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
Sunrise-7:03--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:58-
Sunset--6:59--6:59--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------2---------
Temp. °C242727242727242827242727252727242727242727
Feels °C (?)252827262828273029272929272929272828272828
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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 12 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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