10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for El Faro (Salina Cruz), Salina Cruz, Mexico
El Faro in Salina Cruz is a quality reef break offering multiple peaks along the southern Oaxacan coast. The wave provides good options for both lefts and rights, making it a versatile spot in the Salina Cruz corridor. When south swells light up the region, this spot delivers consistent, quality surf.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-09 with a score of 68/100 (Good)
Marginal conditions: Average score 51/100. Surfable but not special. Consider other spots.
Perfect alignment: Swell from 179° is within 5° of optimal 180°.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Moderate offshore: 17 km/h from 14° (NNE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at El Faro (Salina Cruz). Either swell direction (179°), size (0.9m), or wind (17 km/h from 14°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 179° (S) at 9s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 180° is within 5° of optimal 180°.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Strong offshore: 21 km/h from 24° (NNE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Poor conditions at El Faro (Salina Cruz). Either swell direction (180°), size (0.8m), or wind (21 km/h from 24°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 180° (S) at 9s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Good alignment: Swell from 175° is 5° off optimal 180°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Strong offshore: 23 km/h from 19° (NNE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at El Faro (Salina Cruz). Either swell direction (175°), size (0.7m), or wind (23 km/h from 19°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 175° (S) at 11s period
Good alignment: Swell from 186° is 6° off optimal 180°, still within prime range.
Good period: 14s is 93% of ideal 15s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Strong offshore: 26 km/h from 10° (N). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
+6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
Surfable but not special at El Faro (Salina Cruz). The 0.9m swell from 186° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 186° (S) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 192° is 12° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
Strong offshore: 28 km/h from 10° (N). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Surfable but not special at El Faro (Salina Cruz). The 1.0m swell from 192° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 192° (SSW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 194° is 14° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 15s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Strong offshore: 24 km/h from 17° (NNE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Good surfable conditions at El Faro (Salina Cruz). 1.0m swell from 194° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 197° is 17° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Strong offshore: 24 km/h from 14° (NNE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Surfable but not special at El Faro (Salina Cruz). The 0.9m swell from 197° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 197° (SSW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 200° is 20° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Strong offshore: 26 km/h from 13° (NNE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Surfable but not special at El Faro (Salina Cruz). The 0.8m swell from 200° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 200° (SSW) at 15s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 195° is 15° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Strong offshore: 23 km/h from 15° (NNE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Poor conditions at El Faro (Salina Cruz). Either swell direction (195°), size (0.7m), or wind (23 km/h from 15°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 14s period
Strong offshore: 22 km/h from 24° (NNE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Poor conditions at El Faro (Salina Cruz). Either swell direction (175°), size (0.7m), or wind (22 km/h from 24°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 175° (S) at 14s period
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