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San Juan de Alima surfForecast / Michoacan / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 21 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
San Juan de Alima surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's San Juan de Alima sea temperature is
29.9° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Juan de Alima this week:
The surf forecast for San Juan de Alima over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Juan de Alima in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 16s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 22nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 22nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 23rd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Juan de Alima over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 15 | W 12 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | |
262 | 71 | 249 | 12 | 322 | 358 | 496 | 496 | 314 | 35 | 38 | 26 | 154 | 17 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:15PM0.64m | 6:46PM0.65m | 5:35AM0.48m | 6:45PM0.67m | 6:57AM0.53m | 6:49PM0.68m | 7:40AM0.58m | 6:56PM0.70m | 8:11AM0.61m | 7:04PM0.71m | 8:37AM0.63m | 7:15PM0.72m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26AM0.30m | 1:24AM0.43m | 11:41AM0.32m | 1:17AM0.35m | 12:26PM0.35m | 1:30AM0.28m | 12:58PM0.38m | 1:47AM0.22m | 1:24PM0.40m | 2:04AM0.17m | 1:46PM0.43m | 2:21AM0.13m | |||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
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Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 262 | 217 | 98 | 208 | 322 | 358 | 496 | 496 | 314 | 576 | 608 | 969 | 840 | 840 | 720 | 840 | 711 | 545 | 508 | 501 | 379 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | W 5 | S 10 | W 5 | W 5 | S 9 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | SSE 9 | WNW 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 106 | 109 | 249 | 12 | 53 | 11 | 12 | 38 | 17 | 35 | 38 | 26 | 27 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 26 | 11 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSW 10 | S 9 | WNW 13 | SW 19 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NW 10 | SSE 9 | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 3 |
| kJ | 47 | 204 | 169 | 55 | 6 | 31 | 40 | 16 | 183 | 12 | 21 | 19 | 154 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | W 12 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 125 | 71 | 24 | — | 12 | 24 | — | 14 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | 8 | — | — | 17 | 41 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 311 | 15 | 7 | 312 | 0 | 0 | 313 | 0 | 29 | 313 | 15 | 29 | 307 | 7 | 7 | 311 | 7 | 7 | 311 | 7 |
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Information about the San Juan de Alima Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for San Juan de Alima provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at San Juan de Alima can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Juan de Alima 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 (San Juan de Alima) 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 San Juan de Alima 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.
San Juan de Alima is 46 km (29 miles) from Tecoman. If you plan a holiday in Michoacan, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tecoman. Tecoman has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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