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Rucos surfForecast / Sinaloa / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 02 Apr 2026 MSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.9° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than 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 Friday (Apr 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rucos in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 4th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 9th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rucos over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 80 | 80 | 210 | 422 | 553 | 669 | 679 | 734 | 678 | 669 | 565 | 504 | 421 | 415 | 336 | 303 | 242 | 220 | 213 | 169 | 211 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross | on | on | glass | cross- on | on | off | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | on | off | cross- on | on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:55AM 1.58 | 8:41PM 1.73 | 9:24AM 1.50 | 8:57PM 1.73 | 9:52AM 1.40 | 9:12PM 1.70 | 10:18AM 1.28 | 9:26PM 1.66 | 10:45AM 1.15 | 9:39PM 1.60 | 11:16AM 1.01 | 9:49PM 1.52 | 9:54PM 1.44 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:40PM 0.53 | 3:09AM 0.24 | 2:55PM 0.62 | 3:34AM 0.24 | 3:08PM 0.70 | 3:59AM 0.29 | 3:17PM 0.77 | 4:26AM 0.37 | 3:21PM 0.83 | 4:57AM 0.47 | 3:12PM 0.88 | 5:39AM 0.60 | |||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
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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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