Rio Nexpa surf break

Rio Nexpa surfForecast / Michoacan / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 15 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
28.3° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 16th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 16th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Nexpa over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
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
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
656
638
561
440
434
331
472
239
415
396
390
294
217
217
258
224
242
303
262
258
249
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
15
WSW
5
WNW
5
ESE
15
SW
5
NW
5
SE
15
SW
5
NNW
5
SSE
15
WSW
5
WNW
5
S
15
WSW
5
WNW
5
SE
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
SE
15
WSW
5
W
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:05AM0.67m
7:44PM0.74m
11:21AM0.65m
7:54PM0.74m
7:50PM0.74m
7:09PM0.74m
6:24PM0.75m
6:26PM0.75m
6:42PM0.75m
Low Tide
2:38PM0.53m
3:26AM0.00m
2:53PM0.59m
4:11AM0.00m
5:07AM0.04m
6:25AM0.10m
8:40AM0.16m
10:29AM0.18m
1:36AM0.41m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:17
7:17
7:17
7:19
Temp °C
29
30
28
29
30
28
29
30
27
29
29
27
29
30
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
32
31
31
31
32
31
31
32
30
31
31
30
32
32
30
32
31
30
32
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
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
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
656
638
561
440
434
331
472
239
415
396
390
294
217
217
258
224
173
176
262
258
249
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSE
9
0.8
SSW
12
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
94
94
67
49
49
131
28
164
28
16
80
148
143
211
147
201
242
176
104
107
169
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
4
0.1
E
8
0.1
W
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
SW
20
0.5
S
9
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SW
21
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
SSW
11
Energy kJ
2
1
3
62
15
43
36
28
50
50
16
16
18
31
116
16
26
303
37
44
71
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
S
9
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
W
3
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
W
4
Energy kJ
70
4
56
26
16
24
2
33
12
4
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
2
Distance (km)
0
411
34
0
908
0
0
411
0
0
411
34
0
407
99
0
901
99
34
407
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Michoacan
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
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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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