El Anclote surf break

El Anclote surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 CST
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Today's El Anclote sea temperature is
26.6° C
(Which is 2.0°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Anclote in the next 12 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 9AM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 13th Jan)0.5ft (0.2m) 20s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 13th Jan)0.5ft (0.2m) 20s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 20th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Anclote over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)72018161615141414181816161515141413131817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)113831686454535346661031471371721671601459992107117
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
NNW
15
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNW
10
NE
10
NE
15
NW
10
NNE
10
NE
15
NW
5
ENE
5
NE
15
NNW
15
NE
5
NNE
20
NNW
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:05PM
1.06
6:23AM
1.27
9:12PM
1.10
7:04AM
1.34
9:27PM
1.14
7:40AM
1.41
9:46PM
1.17
8:13AM
1.48
10:07PM
1.19
8:45AM
1.52
10:29PM
1.20
9:16AM
1.54
10:52PM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:38PM
0.37
12:59AM
0.96
2:04PM
0.27
1:32AM
0.92
2:31PM
0.18
2:00AM
0.87
2:58PM
0.11
2:26AM
0.82
3:24PM
0.06
2:53AM
0.77
3:50PM
0.05
3:21AM
0.73
4:16PM
0.07
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise7:41--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:41--
Sunset-6:39--6:40--6:40--6:42--6:43--6:43--6:44-
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clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232424232423232423232423242424242524242524
Feels °C (?)232424232424222524242524252326252524242424
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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 12 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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