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Lat Long: 20.75° N 105.46° W

Costa Banderas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Costa Banderas sea temperature is
31.1°C
1.9° 

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 1 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,008 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Costa Banderas in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 1st Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 1st Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 1st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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SW
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2.3
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12
2.4
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
1.9
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12
1.8
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12
1.9
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12
1.7
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12
1.6
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11
1.6
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10
1.5
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12
1.4
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11
1.5
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12
1.6
WSW
12
1.5
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12
1.4
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
1.1
W
11
0.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
787
1427
1688
1177
1045
859
1030
735
571
520
602
460
614
742
624
471
478
314
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381
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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N
10
E
5
ESE
10
WSW
5
ENE
10
ESE
15
WSW
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ESE
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NW
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NNE
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High Tide
10:52AM1.44m
2:21AM0.83m
11:10AM1.32m
10:43AM1.19m
8:14AM1.15m
4:47PM1.10m
7:49AM1.22m
6:18PM1.21m
7:53AM1.29m
7:10PM1.32m
8:05AM1.37m
7:51PM1.39m
Low Tide
6:38PM0.39m
3:10AM0.83m
8:45PM0.49m
11:39PM0.43m
12:59PM1.01m
00:34AM0.34m
1:10PM0.83m
1:12AM0.28m
1:34PM0.66m
1:42AM0.27m
2:00PM0.50m
2:09AM0.29m
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Temp °C
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26
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Feels °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.

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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