Rio Nexpa surf break

Rio Nexpa surfForecast / Michoacan / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 11 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
27.6° C
(Which is 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 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 TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 12th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 12th May)4ft (1.2m) 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 Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
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
3
1
0
2
3
0
3
3
1
3
3
1
2
2
0
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
776
592
568
437
425
318
313
674
784
881
859
763
656
638
480
440
434
331
472
239
415
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
NW
10
ESE
15
WSW
5
NW
5
WSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
5
SSE
15
SW
5
NNW
5
SSE
15
SW
5
WNW
5
SSE
15
SW
5
WNW
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:16PM0.67m
7:36AM0.60m
7:14PM0.69m
8:18AM0.65m
7:20PM0.70m
9:07AM0.67m
7:31PM0.72m
10:05AM0.67m
7:44PM0.74m
11:21AM0.65m
7:54PM0.74m
7:50PM0.74m
Low Tide
12:58PM0.31m
1:47AM0.29m
1:20PM0.34m
1:56AM0.21m
1:46PM0.40m
2:17AM0.12m
2:12PM0.46m
2:48AM0.04m
2:38PM0.53m
3:26AM0.00m
2:53PM0.59m
4:11AM0.00m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
3
1
2
Temp °C
29
30
27
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
33
31
31
32
32
32
32
31
31
33
32
30
31
30
30
31
30
30
30
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
776
592
568
437
425
318
282
674
784
881
859
763
656
638
480
440
434
331
472
239
415
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
15
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.8
SSW
17
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSE
9
0.7
SSW
12
0.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
21
97
106
76
71
75
313
80
94
90
68
70
75
75
52
49
49
131
32
127
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
S
11
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SSE
9
0.1
NW
8
0.5
S
9
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
3
20
12
16
64
176
81
3
5
5
5
2
4
4
3
61
15
33
2
42
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
W
4
0.5
S
9
0.5
W
8
Energy kJ
8
4
24
14
4
10
42
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
1
2
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
119
411
0
83
411
0
0
411
0
0
411
0
0
901
0
0
411
62
0
411
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Michoacan
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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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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