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El Anclote surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's El Anclote sea temperature is
27.3° C
(Which is 1.3°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 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Thursday (May 14) 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 0.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 13th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 13th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 14th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Anclote over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | |
81 | 75 | 70 | 71 | 150 | 158 | 162 | 129 | 140 | 120 | 118 | 73 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 77 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:50PM1.37m | 7:28AM1.24m | 7:13PM1.48m | 8:14AM1.31m | 7:40PM1.57m | 8:59AM1.33m | 8:10PM1.64m | 9:44AM1.31m | 8:42PM1.67m | 10:30AM1.24m | 9:16PM1.66m | 11:20AM1.16m | 9:51PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21AM0.40m | 1:09PM0.56m | 1:54AM0.20m | 1:42PM0.59m | 2:30AM0.04m | 2:15PM0.64m | 3:09AM-0.06m | 2:47PM0.69m | 3:49AM-0.09m | 3:19PM0.75m | 4:32AM-0.05m | 3:49PM0.81m | 5:19AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 |
 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | 7:32 |
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Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
 kJ | 81 | 75 | 70 | 71 | 150 | 158 | 162 | 129 | 140 | 120 | 118 | 73 | 70 | 70 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 34 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 6 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 12 | NW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 18 | 3 | 53 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 68 | 77 | 29 | 34 | 12 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 4 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 10 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 14 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 4 | 16 | 1 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 495 | 0 | 3 | 499 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 0 | 0 |
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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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