Costa Banderas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.75° N 105.46° W

Costa Banderas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Costa Banderas sea temperature is
31.4° C
2.5° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with 678 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 17th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 17th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


Alright, Rusty here again, giving you the lowdown for Costa Banderas in the terms you Yankees use.

We're looking at a pretty quiet outlook for the first week or so. The water is sitting at 89° right now, which is a good 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – it's like bathwater out there. The early days are all about small, clean but unremarkable surf. Those first few mornings from Saturday the 11th through to Tuesday the 15th are seeing tiny waves, only 1ft to 2ft, with a long-period SSW swell. The energy is low, with the combined swell energy reading between 119 and 203. It's glassy or light offshore, which is nice, but you're really just floating around. The wind is light and cross-offshore for most of these, so the surface is clean, but there's just no push.

Then we hit a bit of a gap. Thursday the 16th afternoon sees a jump in energy to 309, but the wind turns cross and the conditions get messy. Friday the 17th morning is a write-off with a cross-onshore wind and a messy 4ft swell. The afternoon of Friday the 17th is the first real glimmer of hope. The swell picks up to 5ft from the SW, and the wind is cross-offshore. The energy jumps to 554, and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions."

The standout of the whole window is Saturday the 18th. The morning session is the pick of the bunch. We're looking at 5ft of swell from the WSW, with a period of 13 seconds, and a light cross-offshore NE wind. The combined energy is a solid 758, and the forecast is for "very good surf conditions." This is the one to circle on the calendar. It's a reef break that's consistent and fairly exposed, so it should handle that swell well. The Saturday afternoon is still decent at 4ft, but the morning is the winner.

After that, the swell backs off a touch through Sunday and Monday, but the conditions stay clean with light offshore or glassy winds. We get another small window of 5ft swell on Tuesday the 21st morning with glassy conditions, which is worth a look. The following week, around Friday the 24th, we see a pulse of 5ft to 6ft SW swell, but the wind is a bit more cross, so it's not as clean. The morning of Saturday the 25th offers 5ft from the west with a light cross-offshore breeze, which is another solid option.

Overall, the first week is a slow burn for small waves. The best bet is Saturday the 18th morning, with a close second for the morning of Tuesday the 21st. The later part of the month has some size but the winds are less reliable. Keep your eyes on the 18th.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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269
678
440
506
390
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NNE
20
NW
5
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25
SW
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ENE
15
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5
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15
WNW
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15
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High Tide
6:48PM1.51m
9:20AM1.20m
7:39PM1.59m
9:56AM1.23m
8:27PM1.62m
10:31AM1.25m
9:12PM1.62m
11:05AM1.25m
9:56PM1.55m
11:38AM1.24m
10:38PM1.44m
12:09PM1.24m
11:19PM1.30m
Low Tide
1:00PM0.91m
2:20AM-0.01m
1:52PM0.86m
3:03AM-0.09m
2:38PM0.81m
3:44AM-0.09m
3:21PM0.77m
4:23AM-0.04m
4:03PM0.73m
4:59AM0.07m
4:47PM0.72m
5:31AM0.21m
5:32PM0.71m
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Temp °C
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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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