
Surf Forecasts:
San Juan de Alima surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 375 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period with SW swell.
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 Monday (Jul 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Juan de Alima over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 12 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 13 | 71 | 35 | 17 | 4 | 183 | 303 | 134 | 252 | 375 | 197 | 214 | 254 | 208 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:01PM0.66m | 8:44AM0.64m | 5:57PM0.70m | 9:20AM0.68m | 6:49PM0.75m | 9:57AM0.70m | 7:38PM0.78m | 10:33AM0.69m | 8:25PM0.80m | 11:07AM0.68m | 9:10PM0.79m | 11:39AM0.66m | 9:53PM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:59AM0.55m | 1:02AM0.12m | 1:08PM0.55m | 1:47AM0.02m | 1:53PM0.55m | 2:30AM-0.04m | 2:31PM0.53m | 3:14AM-0.07m | 3:07PM0.51m | 3:55AM-0.06m | 3:44PM0.49m | 4:34AM-0.00m | 4:22PM0.47m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 18 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 11 |
837 | 784 | 665 | 665 | 683 | 736 | 602 | 786 | 688 | 594 | 594 | 459 | 342 | 336 | 331 | 269 | 436 | 633 | 291 | 869 | 711 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | W 4 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
25 | 23 | 35 | 53 | 85 | 50 | 10 | 48 | 50 | 35 | 40 | 40 | 183 | 303 | 134 | 252 | 212 | 172 | 263 | 254 | 208 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | WNW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | NW 11 | S 10 | NW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | W 6 | W 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 21 | SW 21 |
17 | 17 | 14 | 75 | 75 | 5 | 49 | 4 | 49 | 57 | 17 | 4 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 375 | 197 | 214 | 44 | 71 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 10 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 13 | 71 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 306 | 7 | 7 | 307 | 7 | 7 | 313 | 15 | 7 | 274 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 803 | 29 | 0 | 283 | 0 |
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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.










