
Surf Forecasts:
El Anclote surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Anclote this week:
The surf forecast for El Anclote over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Anclote in the next 16 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Anclote over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at the forecast for El Anclote.
Let’s be honest from the start: the next 16 days aren’t bringing any kind of major swell party. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak waves and only a few windows where you might actually bother paddling out. The first few days are pretty much a write-off, with tiny surf and poor conditions. It’s not until the tail end of the first week that things start to look a little more interesting, and even then, we’re talking about small, clean waves rather than anything with real punch.
The best bet across the whole period is shaping up to be Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th. On Friday morning, we’ll see a 1ft swell from the SSW, with a long period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy reading of 119 (moderate) backs it up. The wind is glassy in the morning, so it’ll be clean as a whistle. That long period will make for some nice, lined-up waves on the reef, though it might be a bit straight for the beach breaks. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 89°, so it’s a warm session.
The afternoon of the 7th holds up, with a similar 1ft from the SSW, period dropping to 17 seconds, and clean cross-off winds. The energy ticks up to 158. Saturday the 8th keeps the same theme: 1ft swells, clean wind, and moderate energy in the 138-111 range. Crowds are ‘sometimes’ a factor at El Anclote, so you might have a few others in the water, but it’s not a circus.
If you’re looking for a dark horse, Sunday, August 2nd has a tiny 1ft swell, but it’s glassy in the morning. It’s weak – only 87 energy – but it’s a rare moment of absolute calm. Worth a dawn paddle if you’re desperate.
The second week drags on with tiny waves and mostly clean but very weak conditions. There’s a slight bump in energy around August 11th-12th, with the swell lifting to 2ft and the period dropping to 18-17 seconds, giving us a combined energy of 206-211 on the Tuesday afternoon. That’s moderate energy, but the wind is a moderate breeze on the 11th, so it won’t be perfect. Still, those are the best looking waves of the whole run, even if they’re small.
The long period swells (15-20 seconds) we see a lot of here will be best on the reef at El Anclote, where they’ll wrap in nicely. Just don’t expect any big, powerful days. This is a stretch for the patient surfer who’s happy with small, clean lines.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
138 | 136 | 133 | 88 | 84 | 65 | 79 | 79 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 18 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:36AM1.23m | 9:38PM1.48m | 10:56AM1.25m | 10:09PM1.43m | 11:16AM1.28m | 10:42PM1.35m | 11:37AM1.30m | 11:19PM1.23m | 12:02PM1.31m | 00:03AM1.08m | 12:31PM1.31m | 1:12AM0.92m | 1:11PM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:44PM0.68m | 4:26AM0.17m | 4:15PM0.64m | 4:48AM0.24m | 4:50PM0.61m | 5:10AM0.34m | 5:30PM0.59m | 5:32AM0.45m | 6:18PM0.58m | 5:52AM0.58m | 7:23PM0.59m | 6:05AM0.71m | 9:13PM0.57m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 |
138 | 136 | 133 | 88 | 84 | 65 | 79 | 79 | 47 | 29 | 26 | 42 | 40 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 18 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 13 |
93 | 97 | 49 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 45 | 44 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 16 | NW 6 | SW 20 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 4 | — | SW 15 | SW 20 |
2 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 8 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 935 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 32 |
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Information about the El Anclote Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Anclote provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Anclote can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Anclote 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 (El Anclote) 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 El Anclote 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.
El Anclote is 34 km (21 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.











