Playa Novillero Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Nayarit)
| Name: | Playa Novillero |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Playa Novillero in Nayarit is an exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the east northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The beach break provides left and right handers. Sometimes crowded. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Playa Novillero 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 Playa Novillero surf quality by season and Playa Novillero surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Playa Novillero |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Playa Novillero:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Teacapan | 12 mi |
| Second closest break | Agua Verde | 38 mi |
| Third closest break | Playa Los Corchos | 50 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Barron Rivermouth | 62 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Stoners Point (San Blas) | 67 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Playa Novillero: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Corpus Christi Buoy | 648 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 746 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Freeport Buoy | 750 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 795 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Galveston Buoy | 846 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Playa Novillero: |
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| Closest tide station | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico | 72 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico (2) | 72 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | 127 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico | 247 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico (2) | 247 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Playa Novillero: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 754 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Lemmon Ski Valley (United States) | 762 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sunrise Park Resort (United States) | 834 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sandia Peak (United States) | 887 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Santa Fe (United States) | 917 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Playa Novillero: |
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| Closest city location | Teacapan (Mexico) | 11 mi |
| Second closest city location | Tecuala (Mexico) | 16 mi |
| Third closest city location | San Felipe Aztatan (Mexico) | 18 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | La Presa (Mexico) | 20 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Acaponeta (Mexico) | 23 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Playa Novillero is General Rafael Buelna International (Mazatlan) Airport (MZT) in Mexico, which is 103 km (64 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Playa Novillero is Tepic Airport (TPQ), also in Mexico, 140 km (87 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (Puerto Vallarta) Airport (PVR), also in Mexico, 196 km (122 miles) away.
