Best Popotla surf window today: tide and conditions

Popotla's best surf window today is 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, with falling tide, 6 mph wind, and 5.4 ft swell; tide in range, light winds, good swell angle. K-38 is the top pick at 4.3 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Popotla this week

November rates 30/100 for Popotla. 1 of 6 local beaches are in peak season; July is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Now: falling tide, 10 mph wind, and 4.8 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.

Check today's Alfonsos surf report
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Seasonal pattern in November

November

1 of 6 beaches are in peak season right now. Peak month: July.

Next steps

Turn Popotla's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's Alfonsos surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Popotla windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Popotla spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

Surf Score by Month

Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.

Monthly Breakdown

January

27
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

February

21
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

March

9
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

April

15
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

May

36
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

June

85
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking4

July

100
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking4

August

94
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking4

September

58
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1

October

39
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1

November

30
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1

December

30
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions

Dawn Patrol

  • Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
  • Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
  • Water is coolest in the early morning — bring a thicker wetsuit
  • Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Popotla

Afternoon Sessions

  • Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
  • Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
  • Water temperature is warmer by afternoon
  • Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down

Top Surf Spots in Popotla

Alfonsos
advancedmoderate

Peak: Jun, Jul, Aug

Calafia
advanced

Peak: Jun, Jul, Aug

El Morro Point (K37.5)
advancedmoderate

Peak: Jun, Jul, Aug

Popotla
advanced

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Renes
intermediatemoderate

Peak: Jun, Jul, Aug