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Rio Nexpa surfForecast / Michoacan / Mexico
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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
28.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 9AM. 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+) | 12AM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Nexpa over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. 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 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | |
313 | 674 | 784 | 881 | 859 | 763 | 656 | 638 | 561 | 440 | 434 | 331 | 472 | 239 | 415 | 396 | 390 | 294 | 220 | 217 | 258 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 7:20PM0.70m | 9:07AM0.67m | 7:31PM0.72m | 10:05AM0.67m | 7:44PM0.74m | 11:21AM0.65m | 7:54PM0.74m | 7:50PM0.74m | 7:09PM0.74m | 6:24PM0.75m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:46PM0.40m | 2:17AM0.12m | 2:12PM0.46m | 2:48AM0.04m | 2:38PM0.53m | 3:26AM0.00m | 2:53PM0.59m | 4:11AM0.00m | 5:07AM0.04m | 6:25AM0.10m | |||||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
— | 1 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 |
313 | 674 | 784 | 881 | 859 | 763 | 656 | 638 | 561 | 440 | 434 | 331 | 472 | 239 | 415 | 396 | 390 | 294 | 220 | 217 | 258 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | NW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 |
313 | 6 | 92 | 68 | 68 | 94 | 75 | 70 | 67 | 50 | 44 | 41 | 28 | 164 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 148 | 142 | 211 | 147 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 10 | NW 10 | W 12 | SSW 18 | SW 20 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SW 21 |
110 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 62 | 15 | 131 | 32 | 28 | 50 | 50 | 111 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 160 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | W 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | SSW 8 | W 3 |
— | 141 | 6 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 55 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 41 | — | — | 16 | — | 22 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 411 | 0 | 0 | 407 | 34 | 0 | 411 | 62 | 34 | 905 | 0 | 0 | 411 | 0 | 0 | 407 | 0 | 0 | 907 | 62 |
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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.











