Rio Nexpa surf break

Rio Nexpa surfForecast / Michoacan / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 19 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
29.6° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Wednesday (May 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
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.


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
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
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
3
3
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
217
258
220
284
303
262
258
249
208
318
353
496
441
318
496
616
843
750
740
665
Wind (km/h)
5
S
15
WSW
10
NW
5
SSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
5
SW
20
WSW
15
WNW
0
SSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
5
SE
20
W
10
WNW
5
ESE
15
WSW
5
NW
5
SE
15
SW
5
NW
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:24PM0.75m
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
Low Tide
8:40AM0.16m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:15
6:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:17
7:17
7:19
7:19
7:19
7:20
7:20
1
Temp °C
31
31
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
29
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
31
30
28
33
32
31
32
31
31
32
31
30
30
30
29
32
31
31
32
32
30
34
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
Energy kJ
217
217
258
220
284
176
262
258
249
208
318
353
496
441
318
496
616
843
750
740
665
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.8
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
S
8
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
Energy kJ
140
211
147
201
189
176
106
109
169
68
36
29
13
34
14
29
20
30
37
47
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
10
0.1
SW
22
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
S
9
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
SSW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.3
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
W
6
0.5
SW
19
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
W
6
0.5
SW
18
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
WNW
5
Energy kJ
18
19
116
27
25
303
24
42
73
150
11
35
19
10
184
34
33
19
154
9
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.5
W
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.6
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
1
W
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.5
W
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
29
6
1
12
82
3
12
15
7
49
10
21
10
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
2
3
3
3
1
3
Distance (km)
0
905
0
0
407
62
0
407
99
0
666
99
50
413
99
0
908
0
0
411
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Michoacan
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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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