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Tulate surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tulate surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tulate sea temperature is
30.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tulate this week:
The surf forecast for Tulate over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tulate in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 9th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 9th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 10th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tulate over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed night, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wed 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | |
170 | 437 | 431 | 362 | 249 | 246 | 283 | 675 | 665 | 1409 | 1148 | 742 | 904 | 612 | 589 | 537 | 522 | 437 | 316 | 261 | 253 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross | on | |
High Tide | 6:20AM1.16m | 6:28PM1.34m | 7:03AM1.14m | 7:10PM1.28m | 7:50AM1.12m | 7:56PM1.22m | 8:41AM1.14m | 8:48PM1.18m | 9:34AM1.19m | 9:47PM1.15m | 10:30AM1.27m | 10:48PM1.14m | 11:24AM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:14AM0.24m | 12:09PM0.36m | 00:53AM0.29m | 12:51PM0.42m | 1:35AM0.34m | 1:39PM0.47m | 2:19AM0.38m | 2:36PM0.49m | 3:07AM0.40m | 3:41PM0.49m | 3:58AM0.39m | 4:48PM0.44m | 4:52AM0.36m | 5:50PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 |
2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 170 | 437 | 431 | 362 | 249 | 246 | 245 | 675 | 665 | 1409 | 1148 | 742 | 904 | 612 | 589 | 537 | 522 | 437 | 316 | 261 | 253 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | WNW 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 149 | 18 | 39 | 75 | 133 | 127 | 283 | 432 | 261 | 367 | 22 | 184 | 21 | 128 | 125 | 82 | 16 | 38 | 14 | 172 | 243 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SE 6 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 19 | WNW 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 51 | 91 | 181 | 544 | 9 | — | — | 22 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 9 | 68 | 8 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | W 4 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 119 | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 616 | 56 | 82 | 614 | 56 | 0 | 1189 | 82 | 0 | 785 | 30 | 71 | 589 | 82 | 112 | 434 | 82 | 0 | 616 | 82 | 0 |
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Information about the Tulate Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tulate provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tulate can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tulate 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 (Tulate) 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 Tulate 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 Guatemala - Pacific Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Tulate, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Guatemala - Pacific Coast, consider staying in Champerico which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Guatemala - Pacific Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Retalhuleu which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Nuevo San Carlos, Pueblo Nuevo Tiquisate and Mazatenango.
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