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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
26.1° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Nexpa in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Nexpa over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sun 3 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | |
188 | 266 | 161 | 305 | 106 | 92 | 139 | 150 | 107 | 247 | 137 | 60 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 55 | 102 | 99 | 146 | 142 | 134 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 8:28AM0.65m | 8:17PM0.70m | 8:57AM0.65m | 8:11PM0.68m | 9:26AM0.64m | 8:03PM0.68m | 9:55AM0.61m | 7:55PM0.68m | 10:28AM0.57m | 7:46PM0.69m | 11:18AM0.52m | 7:34PM0.70m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:27AM0.24m | 2:16PM0.28m | 2:41AM0.21m | 2:33PM0.35m | 2:54AM0.18m | 2:42PM0.42m | 3:07AM0.16m | 2:40PM0.48m | 3:19AM0.15m | 2:14PM0.52m | 3:32AM0.15m | 1:04PM0.52m | 3:43AM0.16m | ||||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
— | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | |
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Temp °C | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 |
25 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 9 | S 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
14 | 266 | 161 | 305 | 106 | 92 | 139 | 150 | 60 | 247 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 | 47 | 55 | 72 | 94 | 74 | 108 | 108 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 14 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
89 | 86 | 57 | 65 | 50 | 31 | 44 | 60 | 107 | 33 | 137 | 57 | 47 | 46 | 26 | 9 | 102 | 99 | 146 | 142 | 134 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | W 5 | SW 14 | WNW 14 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | W 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | SW 18 |
188 | 7 | 68 | 21 | 55 | 51 | 80 | 22 | 28 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 27 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 80 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | SW 5 | W 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | SW 4 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | NE 3 | — |
29 | — | 6 | 18 | — | 9 | 17 | — | 10 | 18 | — | 1 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 901 | 0 | 0 | 901 | 0 | 0 | 407 | 0 | 0 | 908 | 0 | 0 | 413 | 0 | 0 | 407 | 0 | 0 | 407 |
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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.












