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Rio Nexpa surfForecast / Michoacan / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.0° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (May 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 24th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Nexpa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | |
220 | 242 | 303 | 262 | 220 | 249 | 208 | 318 | 353 | 496 | 496 | 318 | 496 | 616 | 843 | 840 | 740 | 665 | 740 | 656 | 545 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:26PM0.75m | 6:42PM0.75m | 5:20AM0.46m | 7:00PM0.74m | 6:40AM0.52m | 7:16PM0.72m | 7:36AM0.57m | 7:26PM0.69m | 8:23AM0.61m | 7:30PM0.67m | 9:04AM0.62m | 7:26PM0.65m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:29AM0.18m | 1:36AM0.41m | 11:36AM0.21m | 1:29AM0.35m | 12:25PM0.26m | 1:41AM0.29m | 1:06PM0.31m | 1:58AM0.24m | 1:39PM0.38m | 2:15AM0.20m | 2:06PM0.44m | 2:31AM0.17m | |||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:21 | — |
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Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 220 | 242 | 176 | 262 | 220 | 249 | 208 | 318 | 353 | 496 | 496 | 318 | 496 | 616 | 843 | 840 | 740 | 665 | 740 | 656 | 545 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | W 4 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSE 7 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 201 | 189 | 176 | 106 | 109 | 169 | 10 | 37 | 31 | 36 | 18 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 154 | 49 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 9 | SW 19 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | W 5 | SSW 10 | SW 19 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | W 6 | SSE 10 | W 6 | SSE 9 | W 5 | W 5 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 27 | 25 | 303 | 24 | 152 | 73 | 150 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 184 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 52 | 11 | 26 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | W 4 | — | WSW 3 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | WSW 6 | W 4 | — | WSW 5 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 7 | — | 3 | 19 | 17 | 6 | 19 | — | 7 | 55 | — | 12 | — | — | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 908 | 99 | 0 | 411 | 99 | 0 | 1348 | 111 | 0 | 413 | 99 | 0 | 413 | 50 | 0 | 411 | 62 | 0 | 411 | 99 |
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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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