Aticama surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 08 Jan 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
26.4° C
(Which is 1.9°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aticama in the next 12 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 10th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 10th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 10th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aticama over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.3
SW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.1
SW
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
W
0.4
NW
Period(s) (?)13131312121213777712771114201816164
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)282725232323265648483622138551065205
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
10
W
5
ENE
0
E
15
W
5
E
0
E
10
WSW
5
ENE
0
ESE
10
W
5
ENE
0
ENE
10
W
5
NE
5
NNE
15
WNW
5
NE
0
NNE
10
W
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossglassglasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscrossglassglasscrossglassglasscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:59AM
1.20
1:41AM
1.25
12:49PM
1.03
2:25AM
1.25
3:20PM
0.89
3:25AM
1.25
4:34AM
1.27
9:24PM
1.08
5:36AM
1.32
8:59PM
1.14
6:25AM
1.39
9:07PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:30PM
0.60
7:41AM
0.89
6:39PM
0.74
11:08AM
0.83
6:17PM
0.86
12:33PM
0.68
1:09PM
0.54
11:55PM
1.06
1:38PM
0.41
12:57AM
1.03
2:05PM
0.29
1:32AM
0.99
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise7:39--7:39--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:41--
Sunset-6:34--6:35--6:35--6:36--6:37--6:37--6:37-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252521252521252521252522272823283023262722
Feels °C (?)262523262523252624262625282724282925262724
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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 12 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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