El Faro Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Nayarit)
| Name: | El Faro |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: N |
El Faro in Nayarit is an exposed reef and point break that is usually a safe bet. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the north. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west northwest. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for rocks.
Overall El Faro 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 El Faro surf quality by season and El Faro surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of El Faro |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to El Faro:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Punta De Mita | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Costa Banderas | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Punta Burros | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Islas Marietas | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Pools | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to El Faro: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 704 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 745 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 808 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 830 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Galveston Buoy | 909 mi |
Tide stations nearest to El Faro: |
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| Closest tide station | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | 21 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico | 141 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico (2) | 141 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico | 178 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico (2) | 178 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to El Faro: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 867 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 871 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 947 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 El Faro: |
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| Closest city location | Bucerias (Mexico) | 13 mi |
| Second closest city location | Puerto Vallarta Airport (Mexico) | 19 mi |
| Third closest city location | Valle de Banderas (Mexico) | 20 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ixtapa (Mexico) | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | 22 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to El Faro is Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (Puerto Vallarta) Airport (PVR) in Mexico, which is 30 km (19 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to El Faro is Tepic Airport (TPQ), also in Mexico, 103 km (64 miles) away.
