Rucos surfForecast / Sinaloa / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 11 May 2026 MST
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Rucos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rucos sea temperature is
25.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rucos this week:

The surf forecast for Rucos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rucos in the next 16 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 14th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°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)
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
589
461
443
437
325
303
229
334
581
559
596
545
522
515
472
362
342
336
219
316
188
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
5
SSE
15
W
15
WNW
10
SE
15
SSW
15
W
5
SE
15
SSW
10
W
10
SE
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
SE
15
SSW
15
W
5
ESE
15
SSW
10
W
5
SSE
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
5:34PM1.44m
5:40AM1.31m
5:55PM1.58m
6:33AM1.41m
6:20PM1.71m
7:20AM1.48m
6:48PM1.82m
8:06AM1.51m
7:19PM1.90m
8:51AM1.49m
7:51PM1.94m
9:38AM1.42m
8:26PM1.92m
Low Tide
10:56AM0.62m
11:54PM0.69m
11:36AM0.61m
00:26AM0.45m
12:12PM0.63m
1:01AM0.23m
12:47PM0.66m
1:38AM0.04m
1:21PM0.71m
2:17AM-0.07m
1:54PM0.77m
2:58AM-0.10m
2:27PM0.84m
3:42AM-0.06m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:39
6:39
6:40
6:40
Temp °C
27
28
27
30
30
28
28
29
27
28
28
26
28
28
26
27
27
26
27
28
26
27
27
28
28
28
27
28
29
29
28
28
29
29
29
30
29
28
30
29
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
Energy kJ
589
461
443
437
325
303
229
334
581
559
596
545
522
515
472
362
342
336
219
316
188
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
S
10
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.2
SSW
9
0.5
SSW
16
0.3
WSW
7
0.5
SSW
12
Energy kJ
30
16
33
120
181
151
28
17
9
8
10
9
7
8
7
7
147
9
83
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
SW
12
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.1
W
6
0.2
S
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
WSW
5
0.3
S
9
0.1
SW
18
0.5
W
5
Energy kJ
12
4
3
64
30
29
71
5
17
32
15
14
1
25
62
3
14
13
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
WNW
2
Energy kJ
35
18
22
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
149
272
0
149
271
0
149
289
0
149
289
0
309
289
0
252
319
0
149
318
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sinaloa
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
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
2
3
2
2
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 Rucos Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rucos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rucos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rucos 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 (Rucos) 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 Rucos 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.

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