Aticama Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Nayarit, Mexico)

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Aticama Surf Guide

Aticama in Nayarit is an exposed point break that usually has waves. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the north northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest.Surfers ride left hand point. It very rarely gets crowded here. Hazards include rips, sharks and rocks.

Aticama Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Point	1	consistent	27.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Aticama:

The best conditions reported for surf at Aticama occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Aticama (for consistent clean waves)?

octoberBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Aticama with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of October. Clean surfable waves are typically found 59% of the time in October while 29% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 12% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

59%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

29%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

12%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Aticama Location Map

Interactive Aticama surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Aticama is Tepic Airport (TPQ) in Mexico, which is 38 km (24 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Aticama is Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (Puerto Vallarta) Airport (PVR), also in Mexico, 89 km (55 miles) away.

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Aticama Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 23:51 Local Time

m, °C	Sun	Monday 04
ft, °F	9PM	0AM	3AM	6AM
Wave (m)	SW	WSW	WSW	SW
Period (s)	14	18	18	13
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	glass	glass	glass	glass

What does Aticama look like?

Latest photos from Aticama. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: mike williams

Tides at Aticama

Current tide and informaton

For San Blas, 8 km from Aticama.

Next High Water: 11:08am | 1.18m

Next Low Water: 04:34am | 0.2m

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Aticama Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 28.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (27.5 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Aticama won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 27.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite