
Surf Forecasts:
Ticla surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,344 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ticla this week:
The surf forecast for Ticla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ticla in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ticla over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
609 | 713 | 770 | 742 | 1016 | 746 | 610 | 515 | 1739 | 1893 | 3018 | 2364 | 2664 | 1815 | 2460 | 1549 | 1920 | 2043 | 2104 | 1810 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:22PM0.60m | 7:48AM0.68m | 7:49PM0.65m | 7:51AM0.70m | 8:21PM0.69m | 7:59AM0.72m | 8:58PM0.70m | 8:10AM0.74m | 9:38PM0.67m | 8:22AM0.75m | 10:25PM0.62m | 8:34AM0.76m | 11:29PM0.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:35AM0.23m | 1:59PM0.26m | 1:51AM0.25m | 2:11PM0.19m | 2:10AM0.29m | 2:31PM0.12m | 2:30AM0.34m | 2:58PM0.06m | 2:47AM0.40m | 3:29PM0.03m | 2:57AM0.46m | 4:05PM0.04m | 2:45AM0.50m | |||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 20 |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
553 | 561 | 770 | 742 | 1016 | 746 | 610 | 515 | 1739 | 1893 | 1854 | 2364 | 116 | 1815 | 2460 | 1549 | 1920 | 2043 | 2104 | 1810 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 12 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
609 | 713 | 326 | 265 | 7 | 17 | 35 | 334 | 203 | 411 | 189 | 120 | 42 | 123 | 11 | 11 | 155 | 211 | 271 | 532 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | SSW 20 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | W 13 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 |
5 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 37 | 11 | 61 | 186 | 16 | 14 | 89 | 12 | 11 | — | 4 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 12 | — | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3018 | — | 2664 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 318 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 193 | 0 | 16 | 355 | 51 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 51 | 135 | 16 | 44 | 66 | 51 |
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Information about the Ticla Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ticla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ticla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ticla 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 (Ticla) 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 Ticla 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.
Ticla is 89 km (55 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.










