Aticama Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Nayarit)
Photo credit: mike williams
Surf Break: Aticama
| Name: | Aticama |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Aticama in Nayarit is an exposed point break that usually has waves. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the north northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest.Surfers ride left hand point. It very rarely gets crowded here. Hazards include rips, sharks and rocks.
Overall Aticama Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The rose diagram describes the combination of swells directed at Aticama over a normal ... (show all text)
This picture shows how often and how strongly the wind blows from different directions ... (show all text)
Also see Aticama surf quality by season and Aticama surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Aticama |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Aticama:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Santa Cruz | 3 mi |
| Second closest break | Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Stoners Point (San Blas) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Lolas | 23 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Playa Los Corchos | 23 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Aticama: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 656 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 718 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 761 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 789 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Galveston Buoy | 860 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Aticama: |
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| Closest tide station | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | 60 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico | 142 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico (2) | 142 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico | 177 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico (2) | 177 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Aticama: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 817 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 832 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 904 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 952 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 981 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Aticama: |
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| Closest city location | San Blas (Mexico) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Jalcocotan (Mexico) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Zacualpan (Mexico) | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Villa Hidalgo (Mexico) | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Las Varas (Mexico) | 22 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Aticama is Tepic Airport (TPQ) in Mexico, which is 38 km (24 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Aticama is Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (Puerto Vallarta) Airport (PVR), also in Mexico, 89 km (55 miles) away.
