Costa Banderas Surf Break

Costa Banderas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 20.75° N 105.46° W

Issued: 5 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Costa Banderas sea temperature is
31.3° C

2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW 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★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 0.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 4th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 4th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 18s
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, surfers, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's happening at Costa Banderas. The next two weeks are looking pretty sleepy, so don't expect any bombs. We’ve got a long stretch of small, nothing-special waves, with a couple of brief moments where it might clean up for a fun little session.

The water is warm, really warm. It's about 3° above the norm for this time of year, sitting at 31°. That's pretty unusual, so you'll be comfortable in boardies or a spring suit, no question.

The first real chance to get wet looks like Saturday morning, July 5th. It’s not going to be big, but we’ve got a 2-foot SSW groundswell with a 14-second period pushing in. The energy is building to a moderate 258, and the wind is glassy. That’s a recipe for clean, small surf. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far.

Then, Monday morning, July 6th, is your best bet. The swell is still a modest 2 feet from the SSW, but the period is a nice 16 seconds, and the energy is in the moderate range at 374. The wind is glassy from the ESE. It’ll be clean, and the conditions are labeled as “good.” This is the pick of the run. For a reef break like Costa Banderas, that long period groundswell will likely wrap in nicely.

After that, we have a long stretch of small, weak waves. Throughout the rest of the first week and into the second, we’re looking at waves between 1 feet and 2 feet. The energy dips below 200 for a lot of it. The wind is a mix, but it’s often clean or glassy in the mornings. However, the swell is just too small and inconsistent to get excited about. There’s a bit of a gap from around July 12th through the 18th where the surf is really marginal.

Hang in there. The outlook improves a little towards the end of the run. On Sunday morning, July 19th, we see a shift. The swell direction goes to the WNW, with a 1-foot swell and a 17-second period. The energy jumps back up to a moderate 319. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NE. It’s not going to be big, but it’s the most promising thing we’ve seen in a while. It’s a promising but less certain long-range call.

So, if you’re itching to paddle out, your best windows are the mornings of July 6th and maybe July 19th. It’s all small and clean, so bring your longboard and enjoy the warm water. The rest of the time, it’s going to be a flat spell.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
88
207
133
264
261
220
212
228
209
449
373
334
326
322
251
207
191
188
188
193
186
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
ESE
0
SSE
15
W
5
S
5
ESE
15
W
0
SW
5
ESE
15
W
5
SE
5
SE
20
SW
5
ESE
5
ENE
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
NE
15
NNW
10
NE
5
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:18PM1.23m
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
Low Tide
5:38PM0.79m
6:12AM0.42m
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
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6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
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7:45
7:45
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7:45
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7:45
7:45
 mm
1
17
4
5
7
1
2
Temp °C
30
29
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
29
28
26
28
28
28
28
27
29
Feels °C
33
33
32
31
32
32
31
32
32
30
32
31
30
30
30
32
31
29
30
30
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
88
207
133
264
261
220
212
228
209
449
373
334
326
322
251
207
191
188
188
193
186
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
17
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.3
WNW
7
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
11
0.2
W
8
0.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
75
67
119
6
117
151
186
144
140
7
9
7
6
6
6
6
6
2
5
5
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
5
0.2
SSW
23
0.3
W
5
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
WSW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
6
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
2
5
6
51
5
3
5
11
8
7
7
6
3
6
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
5
5
6
8
8
3
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
4
2
0
4
0
0
4
0
0
4
0
0
28
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Nayarit
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
8
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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.

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