Rucos surfForecast / Sinaloa / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 27 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
28.6° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Rucos surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,543 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW swell.

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 Wednesday (May 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rucos in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 27th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 1st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
3
1
2
4
2
1
4
2
0
3
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SSW
22
0.8
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
312
290
229
222
236
239
239
257
249
308
551
657
973
1056
1526
1526
1136
945
768
740
576
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
0
NNE
15
SW
15
W
5
N
15
WSW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
WSW
20
WNW
0
SW
15
SSW
15
WNW
0
W
15
WSW
20
WNW
5
SSE
15
SW
20
WNW
0
SW
15
SW
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
6:16PM1.61m
7:42AM1.34m
6:38PM1.66m
8:14AM1.36m
7:02PM1.70m
8:44AM1.35m
7:28PM1.72m
9:15AM1.32m
7:54PM1.72m
9:47AM1.28m
8:20PM1.70m
10:21AM1.22m
8:46PM1.66m
10:59AM1.18m
Low Tide
1:15AM0.29m
12:46PM0.85m
1:41AM0.21m
1:11PM0.87m
2:08AM0.15m
1:34PM0.88m
2:35AM0.13m
1:57PM0.89m
3:05AM0.15m
2:19PM0.90m
3:35AM0.19m
2:42PM0.92m
4:07AM0.25m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:49
6:49
Temp °C
29
27
27
28
27
28
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
28
28
29
27
28
29
27
28
30
30
30
30
29
30
30
28
29
28
28
30
29
31
29
29
29
29
28
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
312
290
229
222
236
239
239
257
249
149
551
657
973
1056
1526
1526
1136
945
768
740
576
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
5
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
W
5
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
W
4
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
22
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.4
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
22
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SW
18
Energy kJ
8
5
41
61
4
16
37
5
178
308
192
397
144
297
52
103
4
45
101
251
334
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
26
0.1
SW
26
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
23
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
W
5
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
W
5
0.3
SSE
16
0.1
S
24
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.4
SW
20
0.1
S
13
0.4
WSW
4
Energy kJ
12
1
6
6
13
26
55
209
120
229
15
82
12
48
11
21
20
102
3
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
4
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
W
4
0.7
WNW
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.4
WSW
6
Energy kJ
2
12
2
5
7
6
7
23
14
15
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
330
0
149
319
0
149
319
25
149
289
0
271
318
0
149
318
0
149
323
0
149
Best forecast wave conditions in Sinaloa
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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