San Juan de Alima surfForecast / Michoacan / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 07 May 2026 CST
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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
27.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at San Juan de Alima in the next 16 days are 0.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 18s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Juan de Alima over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
21
1
SSW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
1.4
SSW
18
0.2
WNW
6
0.4
NW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
1
SSW
14
0.4
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
17
0.4
NW
12
0.3
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
12
21
0
0
0
84
84
0
4
35
28
13
12
11
11
0
37
0
39
27
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
SW
0
ENE
5
SE
15
SSW
5
ENE
0
SE
10
SSW
0
ENE
5
SSE
10
SW
5
NW
5
NW
10
WSW
5
SE
0
WNW
10
SW
5
N
5
WNW
15
W
10
NNW
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:53PM0.67m
8:32PM0.66m
7:39PM0.65m
5:16AM0.46m
7:03PM0.66m
6:21AM0.54m
6:58PM0.69m
7:06AM0.62m
7:06PM0.72m
7:49AM0.69m
7:21PM0.76m
Low Tide
6:03AM0.31m
11:22AM0.33m
2:27AM0.44m
12:00PM0.31m
1:32AM0.40m
12:31PM0.30m
1:24AM0.31m
1:02PM0.31m
1:38AM0.21m
1:33PM0.33m
2:03AM0.10m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
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6:24
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:20
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7:17
7:17
7:19
7:19
7:19
7:20
7:20
2
Temp °C
27
28
25
28
28
25
28
29
26
29
29
26
29
29
26
30
30
27
30
30
27
29
30
28
29
30
29
30
32
30
31
31
29
30
31
29
32
31
30
31
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
S
13
0.7
SSW
21
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
Energy kJ
206
203
186
127
389
559
876
751
1231
1029
1310
881
721
683
568
437
425
447
282
693
784
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
13
0.4
NW
11
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.8
SSW
17
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
13
71
102
211
123
109
102
102
97
87
33
103
89
60
75
49
68
64
313
70
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
20
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.3
S
14
0.2
WNW
6
0.4
NW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
WNW
13
0.6
S
11
0.4
NW
12
0.3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
47
12
21
114
120
237
84
84
35
4
35
28
13
12
11
11
64
17
79
39
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
10
Energy kJ
37
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
3
1
1
4
4
2
4
3
1
3
2
1
3
3
1
3
Distance (km)
7
313
7
7
801
7
0
307
7
7
274
7
7
307
7
7
801
7
7
311
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Michoacan
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
6
7
6
7
8
9
9
5
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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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