10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for La Ticla, Michoacan Coast, Mexico
La Ticla is a quality left point break on the Michoacan coast that gets hollow and powerful when south swells light it up. The wave breaks over a cobblestone reef near a rivermouth, offering long rides with barrel sections on the bigger days. The small village has a growing surf community but maintains a mellow, off-the-beaten-path vibe. It's an excellent option for surfers looking for quality lefts without the crowds of more famous spots.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 65/100 (Good)
Fair recommendation: La Ticla has 3 Good days but no Firing days. Decent for a local session.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 201° is 21° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 15s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 179° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at La Ticla. Either swell direction (201°), size (0.8m), or wind (6 km/h from 179°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 201° (SSW) at 13s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 181° is within 5° of optimal 180°.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.9m from ideal 1.9m.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 216° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
Poor conditions at La Ticla. Either swell direction (181°), size (1.0m), or wind (5 km/h from 216°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 181° (S) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 193° is 13° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Good period: 14s is 93% of ideal 15s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 119° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
Surfable but not special at La Ticla. The 0.8m swell from 193° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 199° is 19° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.6m from ideal 1.9m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 116° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
Good surfable conditions at La Ticla. 1.4m swell from 199° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 199° (SSW) at 14s period
Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.4m from ideal 1.9m.
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 15s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 239° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
Surfable but not special at La Ticla. The 1.5m swell from 199° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 199° (SSW) at 16s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 198° is 18° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.6m from ideal 1.9m.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 15s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 224° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
Good surfable conditions at La Ticla. 1.3m swell from 198° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 190° is 10° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 288° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
Good surfable conditions at La Ticla. 1.3m swell from 190° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 190° (S) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 195° is 15° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.8m from ideal 1.9m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 281° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
Surfable but not special at La Ticla. The 1.1m swell from 195° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 14s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Marginal size: 0.9m is 1.0m from ideal 1.9m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 4 km/h from 186° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
Surfable but not special at La Ticla. The 0.9m swell from 193° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 13s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 215° is 35° off optimal 180°, barely within workable range 165°-195°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 230° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-60°.
Surfable but not special at La Ticla. The 0.8m swell from 215° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 215° (SW) at 16s period
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