
Surf Forecasts:
Rio Nexpa surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with 15,528 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period with SSE swell.
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 (Sep 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Nexpa in the next 16 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Nexpa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2139 | 5980 | 15528 | 3037 | 2402 | 2084 | 743 | 595 | 581 | 669 | 743 | 827 | 827 | 710 | 786 | 467 | 449 | 258 | 679 | 413 | 496 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:01PM0.68m | 8:53AM0.68m | 8:24PM0.70m | 8:53AM0.68m | 8:52PM0.70m | 8:52AM0.69m | 9:22PM0.67m | 8:49AM0.70m | 9:55PM0.60m | 8:42AM0.71m | 10:34PM0.52m | 8:29AM0.73m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:36PM0.36m | 2:33AM0.15m | 2:40PM0.31m | 2:45AM0.20m | 2:50PM0.26m | 2:55AM0.27m | 3:07PM0.22m | 3:01AM0.34m | 3:29PM0.19m | 2:55AM0.42m | 3:54PM0.18m | 2:16AM0.46m | 4:22PM0.20m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | 49 | 13 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SE 8 |
2139 | 5980 | 10506 | 3037 | 2402 | 2084 | 743 | 595 | 581 | 669 | 743 | 827 | 827 | 710 | 786 | 467 | 449 | 200 | 679 | 413 | 248 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | S 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 |
479 | 472 | 289 | 18 | 18 | 37 | 103 | 458 | 342 | 517 | 494 | 382 | 528 | 437 | 326 | 331 | 318 | 258 | 231 | 143 | 421 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | SW 14 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SE 7 | WNW 11 |
24 | — | — | — | 18 | — | 280 | 79 | 64 | 83 | 62 | 439 | 338 | 376 | 376 | 144 | 184 | 144 | 58 | 52 | 68 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 13 | NE 4 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 8 |
— | — | 15528 | 7 | 347 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 115 | 496 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 0 | 99 | 99 | 384 | 0 | 0 | 384 | 0 | 0 | 384 | 0 | 0 | 411 | 0 | 0 | 411 | 0 | 0 | 406 | 0 |
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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.










