Surf Forecast Surf Report

El Faro surfForecast / Michoacan / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 11 Feb 2025 CST
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El Faro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Faro sea temperature is
27.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Faro this week:

The surf forecast for El Faro over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Faro in the next 12 days are 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 16) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 12th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 14th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 14th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Faro over the next 12 days.

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Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sun
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)131315121415161615151414141313131818181216161314141414131212131414131614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)84138577216419190125284255251248218208205136122154111821251258812316716014710899152144123123136173151
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
5
ENE
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
NE
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
NNE
15
SSW
5
N
5
N
15
SW
5
NW
5
NE
10
SSW
0
N
5
NNE
15
SW
5
N
5
N
15
SW
5
N
0
NNE
15
SW
5
NW
5
ENE
15
SSW
10
NNE
10
E
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
N
15
WSW
5
NNE
5
NE
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
onglasscross-
off
onglassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
offoffcross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:03AM
0.50
9:00AM
0.47
12:33AM
0.41
8:40AM
0.46
12:18AM
0.33
8:24AM
0.45
9:50PM
0.31
8:24AM
0.43
8:42PM
0.37
8:29AM
0.40
8:30PM
0.46
8:31AM
0.36
8:38PM
0.54
8:24AM
0.32
8:51PM
0.60
8:08AM
0.30
9:07PM
0.63
7:50AM
0.32
9:23PM
0.64
7:39AM
0.36
9:38PM
0.64
7:39AM
0.41
9:52PM
0.62
7:48AM
0.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:43AM
0.38
4:41PM
-0.01
3:52AM
0.38
4:35PM
0.08
1:59AM
0.33
3:53PM
0.16
2:02AM
0.25
2:55PM
0.20
2:29AM
0.19
2:18PM
0.19
2:57AM
0.16
1:58PM
0.16
3:21AM
0.16
1:49PM
0.11
3:38AM
0.18
1:50PM
0.05
3:47AM
0.22
1:59PM
-0.02
3:46AM
0.26
2:13PM
-0.07
3:37AM
0.30
2:30PM
-0.12
3:28AM
0.32
2:48PM
-0.14
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sun
23
Sunrise-7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15--7:15--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11-
Sunset--6:47--6:47--6:49--6:49--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:51--6:51--6:51--6:52--6:52
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252727252727242727242627252626252627242627242627242727242728252828242627
Feels °C (?)282928292828282928272727282727272728262627272827262827272828272727272828

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the El Faro Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Faro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Faro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Faro 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 (El Faro) 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 El Faro 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 Michoacan? If you are looking for accommodation near El Faro, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Michoacan, consider staying in Lazaro Cardenas which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Michoacan where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include La Orilla which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Las Guacamayas and Zihuatanejo.

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