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Tulate surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala
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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
30.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Tulate surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,120 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW swell.
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 Thursday (May 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tulate in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 28th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 30th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tulate over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | |
347 | 352 | 352 | 294 | 387 | 219 | 367 | 389 | 394 | 352 | 362 | 712 | 790 | 1159 | 1527 | 2120 | 2096 | 1835 | 1214 | 1067 | 859 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | |
High Tide | 11:49AM1.40m | 00:16AM1.14m | 12:37PM1.41m | 1:06AM1.14m | 1:22PM1.43m | 1:52AM1.16m | 2:04PM1.45m | 2:35AM1.17m | 2:45PM1.46m | 3:16AM1.19m | 3:26PM1.47m | 3:57AM1.20m | 4:06PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:23PM0.33m | 6:15AM0.35m | 7:13PM0.29m | 7:02AM0.34m | 7:57PM0.25m | 7:45AM0.32m | 8:38PM0.22m | 8:27AM0.29m | 9:17PM0.19m | 9:07AM0.28m | 9:56PM0.18m | 9:48AM0.28m | 10:34PM0.18m | ||||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | |
— | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | 5 | |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
347 | 352 | 352 | 294 | 387 | 219 | 367 | 389 | 394 | 352 | 362 | 482 | 402 | 1159 | 1527 | 2120 | 2096 | 1835 | 1214 | 1067 | 859 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | S 7 | SSW 18 | S 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 7 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 |
17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 28 | 140 | 17 | 37 | 15 | 178 | 26 | 712 | 790 | 542 | 549 | 215 | 228 | 14 | 44 | 113 | 253 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | — | S 26 | SSW 24 | S 6 | SSW 22 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SW 14 | — | — | — | SSW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 |
12 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 14 | — | 13 | 56 | 20 | 268 | 146 | 100 | 272 | 214 | — | — | — | 45 | 113 | 256 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 494 | 30 | 45 | 328 | 0 | 0 | 634 | 0 | 0 | 690 | 0 | 0 | 785 | 0 | 45 | 785 | 0 | 0 | 785 | 30 |
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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.











