
Surf Forecasts:
Costa Banderas surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costa Banderas in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa Banderas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let’s talk Costa Banderas. The next two weeks look small and inconsistent, but there are a few moments of pure glass that’ll get you out there.
The water is running hot at 31°, way above average for this time of year – feels like a warm bathtub.
Sunday 5 July starts us off with a tiny 0.6m swell from the SSW, and the wind is totally glassy in the morning. The combined energy is weak at 258, so it’s just little waves, but it’s about as clean as it gets for a small-wave session. The morning is the only time to look at it. Sunday afternoon gets a bit cross.
Monday 6 July is your best early call. The morning is glassy again on a 0.7m SSW swell with a long 16-second period. The energy bumps to a moderate 321. This is proper little groundswell, clean and lined up. Monday afternoon brings a cross-off breeze from the WNW, keeping it clean, and the energy jumps to a strong 403 – a real bonus for the size.
Tuesday 7 July morning is another glassy one, 0.6m from the SSW with a very long 18-second period. Energy is moderate at 353. That period gives great shape on the reef, though the sets might spread out.
From Wednesday 8 July through Wednesday 15 July, it’s a rough patch. The swell drops to between 0.4m and 0.7m, with energy mostly in the weak range or just cracking 200. The wind goes onshore or cross-shore a lot, and there are some thunderstorms. By Monday 13 July, it’s choppy and poor. The reports mostly say “poor” or “very ordinary” – it’s a quiet spell.
Things perk up a bit from Sunday 19 July. The swell shifts to the WNW. Sunday afternoon has 0.5m waves but a strong energy reading of 327 and clean wind – small but surfable. Monday 20 July morning has a nice offshore breeze from the N and clean conditions with moderate energy at 212. The afternoon is even better on Monday 20 July, with clean cross-off wind and energy at 277, plus a “good surf conditions” call in the finder. For the second week, that Monday afternoon is the promising window to keep an eye on, as the swell direction lines up with the optimum WNW for this reef.
For the standout, Monday 6 July morning gets the nod – glassy, clean 0.7m groundswell with a 16-second period. For the long-range, Monday 20 July afternoon is your best bet, though it’s still a small-wave affair.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
133 | 264 | 261 | 220 | 212 | 228 | 209 | 449 | 373 | 334 | 326 | 322 | 251 | 207 | 191 | 188 | 188 | 193 | 186 | 186 | 191 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:07PM1.16m | 00:09AM1.10m | 1:48PM1.19m | 1:36AM0.96m | 2:41PM1.23m | 4:16AM0.89m | 3:44PM1.28m | 6:43AM0.96m | 4:50PM1.34m | 7:55AM1.06m | 5:52PM1.43m | 8:40AM1.15m | 6:48PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:40PM0.78m | 6:44AM0.54m | 8:08PM0.75m | 7:23AM0.67m | 10:08PM0.64m | 8:20AM0.80m | 11:42PM0.47m | 10:08AM0.90m | 00:44AM0.28m | 11:52AM0.93m | 1:34AM0.11m | 1:00PM0.91m | 2:20AM-0.01m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 |
133 | 264 | 261 | 220 | 212 | 228 | 209 | 449 | 373 | 334 | 326 | 322 | 251 | 207 | 191 | 188 | 188 | 193 | 186 | 186 | 191 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | WSW 8 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 11 |
119 | 6 | 117 | 98 | 186 | 144 | 140 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | — | 11 | 10 | — | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | SSW 23 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WSW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | NW 13 | NW 13 | — | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | S 24 |
6 | 51 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | NW 10 | NNW 3 |
— | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 16 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 614 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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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.
Costa Banderas is 27 km (17 miles) from Puerto Vallarta. If you plan a holiday in Nayarit, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










