Aticama surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 09 Apr 2026 CST
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Aticama surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aticama sea temperature is
26.7° C
(Which is 2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aticama this week:

The surf forecast for Aticama over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aticama in the next 16 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 10th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 10th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 10th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aticama over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)1817161616151514141414131716161515771414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2491452062061211471061031027168634441646057104725166
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
5
E
0
W
10
WSW
5
E
5
WNW
10
WSW
5
ENE
5
SW
10
W
5
ENE
5
NW
10
W
5
ESE
5
SW
10
W
5
ESE
5
S
10
SW
5
ENE
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglasscross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:19PM
1.27
8:52PM
1.21
4:56AM
1.11
7:51PM
1.26
6:17AM
1.23
7:44PM
1.35
7:04AM
1.37
7:53PM
1.46
7:45AM
1.48
8:08PM
1.57
8:24AM
1.55
8:28PM
1.67
9:03AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:17PM
0.60
1:58AM
1.06
12:44PM
0.51
1:21AM
0.93
1:07PM
0.43
1:30AM
0.75
1:31PM
0.38
1:51AM
0.55
1:57PM
0.37
2:19AM
0.36
2:23PM
0.39
2:50AM
0.18
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:41
Sunset7:17--7:17--7:17--7:19--7:19--7:19--7:20--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C292328282329282329302330302431312429292430
Feels °C (?)292527282527272528292428292730312630302729
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Information about the Aticama Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aticama provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aticama can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aticama surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Aticama) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Aticama may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nayarit? If you are looking for accommodation near Aticama, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nayarit, consider staying in Tepic which is 37 km (23 miles) away. Other places in and around Nayarit where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Santiago Ixcuintla which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Compostela, Ixtapa and Puerto Vallarta.

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