Teacapan
Teacapan is a remote rivermouth near the Sinaloa-Nayarit border, where shifting sandbars create quality peaks when summer swells hit. The wave requires effort to reach but rewards with uncrowded surf in a wild, natural setting.
Teacapan surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 220°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (22°)
- Offshore range
- 0° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Remote area near Nayarit border.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Teacapan?
The Teacapan profile favors mid tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Teacapan?
The Teacapan profile uses wind from NNE (22°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 0° to 45°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Teacapan?
The Teacapan scoring profile favors swell from SSW (180° to 220°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 2.4m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Teacapan?
The main season at Teacapan is May-Oct. A secondary window runs Apr, Nov. Summer swells. Remote rivermouth.
How do I get to Teacapan?
The spot profile lists MZT as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 120 minutes. Remote area near Nayarit border.
What kind of wave is Teacapan?
Teacapan is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Oct
Secondary: Apr, Nov
Summer swells. Remote rivermouth.
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