Islas Marietas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Nayarit)
| Name: | Islas Marietas |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | rarely breaks |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: N |
Islas Marietas in Nayarit is an exposed reef break. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the north. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. There are left and right breaking reefs. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Beware of urchins,.
Overall Islas Marietas 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 Islas Marietas surf quality by season and Islas Marietas surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Islas Marietas |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Islas Marietas:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | El Faro | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | Punta De Mita | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Costa Banderas | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Punta Burros | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Pools | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Islas Marietas: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 710 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 751 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 815 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 837 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Galveston Buoy | 915 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Islas Marietas: |
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| Closest tide station | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | 24 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico | 140 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico (2) | 140 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico | 181 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico (2) | 181 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Islas Marietas: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 872 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 874 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 950 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 1005 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 1035 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Islas Marietas: |
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| Closest city location | Bucerias (Mexico) | 19 mi |
| Second closest city location | Puerto Vallarta Airport (Mexico) | 24 mi |
| Third closest city location | Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | 25 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Valle de Banderas (Mexico) | 25 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Ixtapa (Mexico) | 27 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Islas Marietas is Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (Puerto Vallarta) Airport (PVR) in Mexico, which is 37 km (23 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Islas Marietas is Tepic Airport (TPQ), also in Mexico, 114 km (71 miles) away.
