Costa Banderas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.75° N 105.46° W

Costa Banderas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Costa Banderas sea temperature is
31.6°C
2.3° 

Costa Banderas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Costa Banderas surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 475 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costa Banderas this week:

The surf forecast for Costa Banderas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Costa Banderas in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 4th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 5th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 4th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with the look ahead for Costa Banderas.

We’ve got a bit of a slow burn to start. The first real glimmer of proper surf comes in on Thursday, September 5th. The build-up before that is pretty marginal, so don't get too excited about the opening days. This reef is fairly exposed to the swell, so it needs a decent push.

The standout window is without a doubt Saturday, September 5th. We’re looking at clean, chest-high waves around 3ft pushing in from the SW, and the wind is going to be light offshore from the ENE at just 3 mph. The water is sitting at a balmy 89° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so a shorty might not even be needed. The combined energy of all swells is moderate (706), so there's some proper push behind it. It’s a consistent spot so it should be fun, but because it’s a reef break and consistent, expect it to get busy. The breeze is super light, so the surface will be clean, offering up some nice lined-up walls.

The weekend hangs around with similar 3ft swell on the Saturday afternoon, but the wind swings more cross-off from the NW, so the morning is definitely the call. Into Sunday and Monday the swell pulses up slightly to 4ft, but the wind gets messy with cross and cross-on conditions and the energy drops off, making for a choppier, less appealing session.

After that, the swell drops back and we get a long run of knee-to-waist high (1 to 2ft) surf for pretty much the whole second week. There are some glassy mornings, like on Monday, September 14th and Tuesday, September 15th with that super long-period SW groundswell (18 seconds) sliding through. That long period will create some fat, walled-up lines, which is sweet for a reef, but with the tiny size, it's more of a longboard cruiser session than a rippable wave. The energy is weak to moderate (162-199) so it’s low on punch.

Looking further ahead, Thursday, September 17th, is a wildcard. The morning shows a glassy 1ft swell coming from the SW with a *very* long period of 22 seconds. The energy is moderate (311) and combined with that period and glassy conditions, it’s got promise for some long, clean lines if the swell fills in. The following day, Friday, September 18th, also looks promising with clean 2ft surf and similar energy (315-377). Those are ones to keep an eye on, but they are a long way out, so don't bank on it just yet.

The bottom line: Saturday morning, September 5th is the clear winner. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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SW
17
0.9
SW
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0.9
SSW
16
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0.9
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16
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0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
362
405
464
441
430
358
344
336
341
305
284
316
300
233
189
189
149
146
232
238
Wind (km/h)
10
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10
E
10
NE
10
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10
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5
ENE
15
NW
10
NE
10
ESE
15
W
10
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20
WSW
5
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5
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15
SW
5
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10
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cross
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High Tide
12:41PM1.24m
9:58AM1.12m
4:11PM1.18m
8:35AM1.16m
6:04PM1.28m
8:34AM1.23m
7:04PM1.40m
8:46AM1.30m
7:51PM1.49m
9:03AM1.36m
8:31PM1.53m
Low Tide
8:46PM0.52m
11:51PM0.43m
12:04PM1.11m
00:53AM0.28m
1:02PM0.97m
1:33AM0.16m
1:36PM0.82m
2:07AM0.10m
2:08PM0.67m
2:37AM0.09m
2:39PM0.54m
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 mm
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5
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Temp °C
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29
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Feels °C
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31
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Information about the Costa Banderas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Costa Banderas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Costa Banderas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Costa Banderas 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 (Costa Banderas) 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 Costa Banderas 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.

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