Rucos Surf Forecast

/ Sinaloa (21 surf breaks) /

Mexico (244 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (23.45° N 106.60° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Rucos surfForecast / Sinaloa / Mexico

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 03 Sep 2025 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 30.9° C
(Which is 1.3°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rucos in the next 12 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (MST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	3AM (Thu 4th Sep)	3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf	3AM (Thu 4th Sep)	3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful	3PM (Tue 9th Sep)	3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rucos over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
		Thursday 04			Friday 05			Saturday 06			Sunday 07			Monday 08			Tuesday 09			Wed 10
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	3	2	2	3	2	2	2	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	2	1	0	2	2	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	14	14	15	16	15	15	14	14	14	13	13	13	15	14	18	17	16	16	15	14	14
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	630	781	650	667	606	632	493	352	346	277	380	249	448	438	571	455	473	469	402	480	385
Wind (km/h)	E	S	SW	ESE	S	SW	E	WSW	WNW	NNW	WSW	WNW	N	W	WNW	NNW	SW	W	ENE	SSE	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- on	off	on	on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross	on	on	glass	cross- on	on	glass	cross- off	on
High Tide / height (m)		7:53AM 1.37	6:30PM 1.63		8:04AM 1.45	7:10PM 1.73		8:21AM 1.55	7:48PM 1.79		8:40AM 1.63		8:26PM 1.79	9:02AM 1.70		9:05PM 1.72	9:24AM 1.74		9:45PM 1.59	9:48AM 1.75
Low Tide / height (m)	1:04AM 0.23	12:50PM 0.91		1:29AM 0.14	1:19PM 0.76		1:55AM 0.10	1:51PM 0.61		2:21AM 0.12		2:25PM 0.47	2:47AM 0.19		3:01PM 0.36	3:13AM 0.31		3:38PM 0.30	3:37AM 0.46		4:19PM 0.30

		Thursday 04			Friday 05			Saturday 06			Sunday 07			Monday 08			Tuesday 09			Wed 10
Sunrise	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-
Sunset	-	-	6:21	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:19	-	-	6:17	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:15

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	6	1	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	5	-	-
Temp. °C	28	29	30	28	29	29	28	29	29	28	29	30	29	30	30	28	29	30	29	29	29
Feels °C (?)	32	33	34	33	32	32	34	33	31	31	34	33	33	35	32	32	34	33	34	34	34

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Sinaloa

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Rucos (calm at Mazatlan 30 km from Rucos). 0.9m 8s swell from the SSW with a 0.8m 15s groundswell, also from the SSW and a 0.7m 19s long period groundswell, also from the SSW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Sinaloa? If you are looking for accommodation near Rucos, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sinaloa, consider staying in Mazatlan which is 34 km (21 miles) away.