Weather Summary for Mexico and Central America
April 4, 2026, 3:01 am (UTC: -04:00)
Subject: Weather Summary for Mexico and Central America
**OUTSIDE BAJA FORECAST**
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WARNINGS
.NONE.
SHORT-TERM ENSENADA - CEDROS
TODAY - NNW 13-16, Seas S 5-6.7 ft @ 18sec
TONITE - NNW 10-13, Seas S 2.9-6.8 ft @ 16sec
SUNDAY - NW 11-14, Seas S 4.5-5.9 ft @ 14sec
SUNDAY NIGHT - NNW 10-12, Seas S 3.5-6 ft @ 14sec
SHORT-TERM CEDROS - SAN LAZAROS
TODAY - NW 13-16, Seas S 4.7-6.4 ft @ 17sec
TONITE - NW 11-14, Seas S 3.7-6.7 ft @ 15sec
SUNDAY - NNW 12-15, Seas S 3.7-6.8 ft @ 15sec
SUNDAY NIGHT - NW 13-16, Seas S 5.2-6.7 ft @ 14sec
SHORT-TERM SAN LAZAROS - CABO FALSO
TODAY - NW 16-20, Seas S 3.8-6 ft @ 17sec
TONITE - NW 13-16, Seas S 3.1-5.8 ft @ 15sec
SUNDAY - NW 13-16, Seas S 3.1-5.8 ft @ 15sec
SUNDAY NIGHT - NW 15-19, Seas S 4.5-6.2 ft @ 14sec
LONG-TERM OUTSIDE OF THE BAJA
MONDAY - Northern 1/3 NW 12-15, Seas S 3.9-5.7 ft @ 14sec, Middle 2/3 NW 14-18, Seas S 4.9-6.1 ft @ 14sec, Southern 1/3 NW 15-19, Seas S 4.5-6.2 ft @ 14sec
TUESDAY - Northern 1/3 NW 13-16, Seas S 5-6.3 ft @ 13sec, Middle 2/3 NNW 14-18, Seas S 4.7-6.3 ft @ 14sec, Southern 1/3 NW 14-18, Seas S 4.9-6.1 ft @ 14sec
WEDNESDAY - Northern 1/3 NW 13-16, Seas SSW 5-6.2 ft @ 12sec, Middle 2/3 NW 12-15, Seas SSW 4.9-6.2 ft @ 12sec, Southern 1/3 NW 16-20, Seas SSW 4.2-5.5 ft @ 16sec
THURSDAY - Northern 1/3 NW 13-16, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?, Middle 2/3 NNW 11-14, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?, Southern 1/3 NW 16-20, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
FRIDAY - Northern 1/3 NW 8-10, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?, Middle 2/3 NNW 12-15, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?, Southern 1/3 NW 13-16, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
**SEA OF CORTEZ FORECAST**
THE PRESSURE GRADIENT BETWEEN A SUBTROPICAL RIDGE CENTERED WELL
NORTHWEST OF THE AREA AND LOWER PRESSURES ACROSS MEXICO SUPPORT
MODERATE TO FRESH NORTHERLY WINDS IN THE OFFSHORE WATERS OF BAJA
CALIFORNIA. SEAS IN THESE WATERS ARE 5-8 FT, WITH THE HIGHEST
SEAS OCCURRING NORTHWEST OF GUADALUPE ISLAND. MODERATE TO FRESH
NW WINDS AND SLIGHT SEAS ARE FOUND IN THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL
GULF OF CALIFORNIA. LIGHT TO GENTLE WINDS AND SLIGHT TO MODERATE
SEAS ARE NOTED IN THE SOUTHERN GULF OF CALIFORNIA.
FOR THE FORECAST, A RIDGE WILL REMAIN IN CONTROL OF THE WEATHER
PATTERN ACROSS THE OFFSHORE WATERS OF BAJA CALIFORNIA THIS
WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK GENERATING GENTLE TO MODERATE NW TO
N WINDS. NW SWELL WILL ALSO BRING LOCALLY ROUGH SEAS OFF BAJA
CALIFORNIA NORTE THROUGH SAT MORNING. FRESH NW TO N WINDS WILL
PULSE IN THE NORTHERN GULF OF CALIFORNIA TONIGHT AND SAT WITH SEAS
BUILDING TO 4-5 FT. IN THE LONG TERM, STRONG TO NEAR GALE-FORCE N
GAP WINDS ALONG WITH ROUGH SEAS ARE EXPECTED IN THE GULF OF
TEHUANTEPEC SUN NIGHT THROUGH MIDWEEK NEXT WEEK.
SHORT-TERM SEA OF CORTEZ NORTHERN HALF (north of 27N)
TODAY - W 9-11, Seas SSW 2-3.7 ft @ 16sec
TONITE - NNW 10-12, Seas SSW --? ft @ 17sec
SUNDAY - W 11-14, Seas SSW 2.7-4 ft @ 14sec
SUNDAY NIGHT - NNW 10-12, Seas SSW --? ft @ 17sec
SHORT-TERM SEA OF CORTEZ SOUTHERN HALF (south of 27N)
TODAY - Not available yet
TONITE - Not available yet
SUNDAY - WNW 9-11, Seas S 1.6-5.1 ft @ 14sec
SUNDAY NIGHT - NW 6-7, Seas S --? ft @ 17sec
LONG-TERM SEA OF CORTEZ
MONDAY - Northern Half WNW 13-16, Seas SSW 4.7-5.4 ft @ 14sec, Southern Half WNW 6-7, Seas S 1.3-4.5 ft @ 14sec
TUESDAY - Northern Half W 14-17, Seas SSW 3.6-4.4 ft @ 13sec, Southern Half WSW 9-11, Seas S 1.4-4 ft @ 13sec
WEDNESDAY - Northern Half W 12-15, Seas SSW 2.6-3.5 ft @ 20sec, Southern Half SSE 10-12, Seas SSW 2.1-4.2 ft @ 16sec
THURSDAY - Northern Half W 14-17, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?, Southern Half ESE 6-8, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
FRIDAY - Northern Half N 12-15, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?, Southern Half NW 6-8, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
**SEA OF CORTEZ SOUTHERN CROSSING FORECAST**
SHORT-TERM SOUTHERN CROSSING (along 23N)
TODAY - Not available yet
TONITE - Not available yet
SUNDAY - WNW 9-11, Seas S 1.6-5.1 ft @ 14sec
SUNDAY NIGHT - NW 6-7, Seas S --? ft @ 17sec
LONG-TERM SOUTHERN CROSSING
MONDAY - WNW 6-7, Seas S 1.3-4.5 ft @ 14sec
TUESDAY - WSW 9-11, Seas S 1.4-4 ft @ 13sec
WEDNESDAY - SSE 10-12, Seas SSW 2.1-4.2 ft @ 16sec
THURSDAY - ESE 6-8, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
FRIDAY - NW 6-8, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
**MAZATLAN TO BANDERAS BAY FORECAST**
SHORT-TERM MAZATLAN TO BAHIA BANDERAS
TODAY - Not available yet
TONITE - Not available yet
SUNDAY - Not available yet
SUNDAY NIGHT - Not available yet
LONG-TERM MAZATLAN TO BAHIA BANDERAS
MONDAY - Not available yet
TUESDAY - WSW 6-7, Seas S 1-3.5 ft @ 13sec
WEDNESDAY - W 7-9, Seas SSW 1-3.5 ft @ 17sec
THURSDAY - W 8-10, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
FRIDAY - NW 10-13, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
**CABO CORRIENTES FORECAST**
SHORT-TERM CABO CORRIENTES TO MANZANILLO
TODAY - Not available yet
TONITE - Not available yet
SUNDAY - Not available yet
SUNDAY NIGHT - Not available yet
LONG-TERM CABO CORRIENTES TO MANZANILLO
MONDAY - Not available yet
TUESDAY - Not available yet
WEDNESDAY - Not available yet
THURSDAY - WNW 8-10, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
FRIDAY - NW 7-9, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
**MEXICAN RIVIERA FORECAST**
SHORT-TERM MEXICAN RIVIERA MANZANILLO TO BAHIAS DE HUATULCO
TODAY - Not available yet
TONITE - Not available yet
SUNDAY - Not available yet
SUNDAY NIGHT - Not available yet
LONG-TERM MEXICAN RIVIERA MANZANILLO TO BAHIAS DE HUATULCO
MONDAY - WNW 10-12, Seas SSW 1.3-4.9 ft @ 13sec
TUESDAY - W 9-11, Seas SSW 0.6-4.5 ft @ 18sec
WEDNESDAY - WNW 7-9, Seas SSW 0.6-4.4 ft @ 14sec
THURSDAY - WNW 10-13, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
FRIDAY - NW 10-12, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
**TEHUANTEPEC FORECAST**
IN THE REST OF THE MEXICAN OFFSHORE WATERS, INCLUDING THE GULF
OF TEHUANTEPEC, LIGHT TO GENTLE WINDS AND MODERATE SEAS PREVAIL.
FOR THE FORECAST, A RIDGE WILL REMAIN IN CONTROL OF THE WEATHER
PATTERN ACROSS THE OFFSHORE WATERS OF BAJA CALIFORNIA THIS
WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK GENERATING GENTLE TO MODERATE NW TO
N WINDS. NW SWELL WILL ALSO BRING LOCALLY ROUGH SEAS OFF BAJA
CALIFORNIA NORTE THROUGH SAT MORNING. FRESH NW TO N WINDS WILL
PULSE IN THE NORTHERN GULF OF CALIFORNIA TONIGHT AND SAT WITH SEAS
BUILDING TO 4-5 FT. IN THE LONG TERM, STRONG TO NEAR GALE-FORCE N
GAP WINDS ALONG WITH ROUGH SEAS ARE EXPECTED IN THE GULF OF
TEHUANTEPEC SUN NIGHT THROUGH MIDWEEK NEXT WEEK.
SHORT-TERM TEHUANTEPEC
TODAY - Not available yet
TONITE - Not available yet
SUNDAY - Not available yet
SUNDAY NIGHT - Not available yet
LONG-TERM TEHUANTEPEC
MONDAY - N 20-25, Seas SSW 3.6-6.3 ft @ 14sec
TUESDAY - N 18-23, Seas SSW 3.4-5.5 ft @ 13sec
WEDNESDAY - N 15-19, Seas SSW 2-4.6 ft @ 14sec
THURSDAY - N 14-17, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
FRIDAY - NW 13-16, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
**GAP WINDS FORECAST**
.INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE/MONSOON TROUGH...
SURFACE TROUGH FROM 08N83W TO 06N96W. ITCZ FROM 06N96W TO
04N133W. SECOND ITCZ FROM 02S87W TO BEYOND 04S140W. NO
SIGNIFICANT CONVECTION ALONG THESE BOUNDARIES.
A SURFACE TROUGH EXTENDS FROM 08N83W TO 06N96W. THE ITCZ
STRETCHES FROM 06N96W TO 05N115W TO 04N133W. A SECOND ITCZ IS
MAINLY SOUTH OF THE EQUATOR AND RUNS FROM 02S87W TO 03S115W TO
BEYOND 04S140W. NO SIGNIFICANT CONVECTION IS NOTED ALONG THESE
BOUNDARIES.
...INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE/MONSOON TROUGH...
FOR THE FORECAST, A RIDGE WILL REMAIN IN CONTROL OF THE WEATHER
PATTERN ACROSS THE OFFSHORE WATERS OF BAJA CALIFORNIA THIS
WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK GENERATING GENTLE TO MODERATE NW TO
N WINDS. NW SWELL WILL ALSO BRING LOCALLY ROUGH SEAS OFF BAJA
CALIFORNIA NORTE THROUGH SAT MORNING. FRESH NW TO N WINDS WILL
PULSE IN THE NORTHERN GULF OF CALIFORNIA TONIGHT AND SAT WITH SEAS
BUILDING TO 4-5 FT. IN THE LONG TERM, STRONG TO NEAR GALE-FORCE N
GAP WINDS ALONG WITH ROUGH SEAS ARE EXPECTED IN THE GULF OF
TEHUANTEPEC SUN NIGHT THROUGH MIDWEEK NEXT WEEK.
FOR THE FORECAST, FRESH TO LOCALLY STRONG GAP WINDS ARE EXPECTED
DURING THE NIGHTTIME AND EARLY MORNING HOURS IN THE PAPAGAYO
REGION AND DOWNWIND TO ABOUT 88W THROUGH MIDWEEK NEXT WEEK.
RESIDUAL SOUTHERLY SWELL WILL MAINTAIN MODERATE SEAS OFF ECUADOR
AND NEAR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS THROUGH THIS WEEKEND. AFTERWARD,
SEAS SHOULD GRADUALLY SUBSIDE NEXT WEEK.
.WITHIN 11N86W TO 12N86W TO 11N88W TO 10N88W TO 10N87W TO 10N86W
TO 11N86W...INCLUDING THE GULF OF PAPAGAYO...WINDS 20 KT OR
LESS. SEAS LESS THAN 2.5 M.
.24 HOUR FORECAST LITTLE CHANGE.
.48 HOUR FORECAST LITTLE CHANGE.
A STRONG SUBTROPICAL RIDGE CENTERED NEAR BERMUDA SUPPORTS FRESH
TO LOCALLY STRONG EASTERLY TRADE WINDS AND MODERATE SEAS ACROSS
THE GULF OF PAPAGAYO REGION. FARTHER EAST, MODERATE TO LOCALLY
FRESH NORTHERLY WINDS AND MODERATE SEAS ARE FOUND IN THE GULF OF
PANAMA. MEANWHILE, LIGHT TO GENTLE WINDS AND MODERATE SEAS
DOMINATE THE REMAINDER OF THE BASIN.
A STRONG SUBTROPICAL RIDGE CENTERED NEAR BERMUDA SUPPORTS FRESH
TO LOCALLY STRONG EASTERLY TRADE WINDS AND MODERATE SEAS ACROSS
THE GULF OF PAPAGAYO REGION. FARTHER EAST, MODERATE TO LOCALLY
FRESH NORTHERLY WINDS AND MODERATE SEAS ARE FOUND IN THE GULF OF
PANAMA. MEANWHILE, LIGHT TO GENTLE WINDS AND MODERATE SEAS
DOMINATE THE REMAINDER OF THE BASIN.
SHORT-TERM GAP WINDS (Near 11N 86W)
TODAY - ENE 17-21, Seas SSW 1.9-4.9 ft @ 15sec
TONITE - ENE 17-21, Seas SSW --? ft @ 16sec
SUNDAY - ENE 19-24, Seas SSW 1.3-4.4 ft @ 14sec
SUNDAY NIGHT - ENE 17-21, Seas SSW --? ft @ 16sec
LONG-TERM GAP WINDS (Near 11N 86W)
MONDAY - ENE 18-23, Seas SSW 1.3-4 ft @ 14sec
TUESDAY - ENE 18-22, Seas SSW 1.2-3.7 ft @ 13sec
WEDNESDAY - NE 18-22, Seas SSW 1.8-3.8 ft @ 14sec
THURSDAY - ENE 21-26, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
FRIDAY - ENE 19-24, Seas N/A ?-? ft @ ?
** TSUNAMI INFO **
tsunami
See https://www.tsunami.gov/events/xml/PHEBAtom.xml PTCW - Tsunami warnings and info for Pacific Ocean (2.2 days old)
Updated 02 Apr 2026 01:11:18 GMT (2.2 days old)
See https://www.tsunami.gov/events/xml/PAAQAtom.xml NWS West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Center Bulletins (0.9 days old)
Updated 03 Apr 2026 08:28:39 GMT (0.9 days old)
60 miles SW of Buldir I., Alaska
https://www.tsunami.gov/events/PAAQ/2026/04/03/tcwskp/1/WEAK53/WEAK53.txt
WEAK53 PAAQ 030828
TIBAK1
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
1228 AM AKDT Fri Apr 3 2026
...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT...
EVALUATION
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* There is NO tsunami danger from this earthquake.
PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
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* The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary
assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur.
* Magnitude 5.2
* Origin Time 0022 AKDT Apr 03 2026
0122 PDT Apr 03 2026
0822 UTC Apr 03 2026
* Coordinates 51.6 North 175.0 East
* Depth 18 miles
* Location 60 miles SW of Buldir I., Alaska
355 miles W of Adak, Alaska
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NEXT UPDATE
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* Further information will be issued by the United States
Geological Survey (earthquake.usgs.gov) or the appropriate
regional seismic network.
* This will be the only U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center
message issued for this event unless additional information
becomes available.
$$