Costa Banderas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Nayarit)
| Name: | Costa Banderas |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: N |
Costa Banderas in Nayarit is a fairly exposed reef break that has dependable surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the north. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west northwest. A right hand reef break. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Rocks are a hazard.
Overall Costa Banderas 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.
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Also see Costa Banderas surf quality by season and Costa Banderas surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Costa Banderas |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Costa Banderas:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Punta Burros | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Pools | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | El Faro | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Punta De Mita | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Punta Sayulita | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Costa Banderas: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 700 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 740 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 804 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 825 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Galveston Buoy | 905 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Costa Banderas: |
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| Closest tide station | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | 17 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico | 139 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico (2) | 139 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico | 180 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico (2) | 180 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Costa Banderas: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 868 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 873 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 948 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 1001 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 1030 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Costa Banderas: |
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| Closest city location | Bucerias (Mexico) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | Puerto Vallarta Airport (Mexico) | 14 mi |
| Third closest city location | Valle de Banderas (Mexico) | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ixtapa (Mexico) | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | 17 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Costa Banderas is Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (Puerto Vallarta) Airport (PVR) in Mexico, which is 22 km (14 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Costa Banderas is Tepic Airport (TPQ), also in Mexico, 98 km (61 miles) away.
