El Anclote surf break

El Anclote surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 CST
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Today's El Anclote sea temperature is
28.7° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 20th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 20th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 25th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Anclote over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tue
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
64
63
96
56
55
79
48
54
87
124
124
78
74
106
160
103
146
144
156
144
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
5
NNE
15
WNW
5
NE
5
NNW
15
WNW
5
NE
5
NE
15
WNW
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NW
15
NNE
15
N
20
NW
15
NNE
5
N
20
WNW
10
NNE
0
ESE
15
W
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
10:26PM1.48m
1:41PM1.01m
11:03PM1.33m
4:10PM1.02m
11:46PM1.16m
5:31PM1.09m
2:15AM1.00m
5:52PM1.16m
5:07AM0.98m
6:12PM1.23m
6:32AM1.04m
6:31PM1.29m
7:24AM1.10m
Low Tide
6:10AM0.19m
4:45PM0.94m
7:13AM0.35m
5:12PM1.02m
8:42AM0.48m
11:28PM0.97m
10:22AM0.56m
00:21AM0.79m
11:30AM0.61m
00:52AM0.63m
12:16PM0.65m
1:19AM0.48m
12:50PM0.69m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:34
7:34
7:35
7:35
7:36
7:36
7:36
Temp °C
27
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
30
28
29
30
30
29
30
28
29
29
28
28
28
28
29
29
29
28
30
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
5
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
Energy kJ
6
64
63
96
56
55
79
33
54
87
124
124
18
10
106
160
103
146
144
156
144
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.1
S
9
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NW
5
Energy kJ
40
7
39
6
7
6
33
48
6
6
12
17
78
74
11
10
10
2
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
NW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
21
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.4
SW
18
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
14
41
6
34
17
16
6
3
8
2
18
3
15
57
2
2
78
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NW
5
Energy kJ
7
12
6
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
504
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
495
0
0
3
0
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Nayarit
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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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.

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