Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Nayarit)
| Name: | Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) |
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| Type: | point/jetties |
| Reliability: | rarely breaks |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) in Nayarit is a quite exposed point/jetties break. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Ideal winds are from the north northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south. Rarely crowded here. Hazards include rips, sharks and rocks.
Overall Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) 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 Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) surf quality by season and Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay):(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Stoners Point (San Blas) | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Aticama | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Santa Cruz | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Playa Los Corchos | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Lolas | 25 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay): |
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| Closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 657 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 720 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 761 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 791 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Galveston Buoy | 861 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay): |
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| Closest tide station | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | 62 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico | 139 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico (2) | 139 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico | 180 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico (2) | 180 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay): |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 815 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 829 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 901 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 949 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 978 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay): |
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| Closest city location | San Blas (Mexico) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Jalcocotan (Mexico) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Villa Hidalgo (Mexico) | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Zacualpan (Mexico) | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Santiago Ixcuintla (Mexico) | 21 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) is Tepic Airport (TPQ) in Mexico, which is 43 km (27 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) is Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (Puerto Vallarta) Airport (PVR), also in Mexico, 93 km (58 miles) away.
