El Anclote surf break

El Anclote surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 28 May 2026 CST
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Today's El Anclote sea temperature is
29.4° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

El Anclote surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 (May 28) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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 Friday (May 29) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 28th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 4th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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 Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
22
0.4
SW
20
0.7
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
71
44
79
76
75
77
44
73
107
380
290
399
381
377
264
255
255
160
142
142
357
Wind (km/h)
0
ENE
15
WNW
5
NNE
0
NNW
15
WNW
10
NE
10
NNE
20
NW
10
NE
5
SSW
15
W
5
ENE
0
SSW
15
WNW
10
E
5
NE
20
WNW
5
NNE
0
SE
15
W
0
ESE
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
7:32PM1.44m
9:07AM1.19m
7:55PM1.47m
9:37AM1.19m
8:20PM1.48m
10:08AM1.16m
8:45PM1.48m
10:39AM1.12m
9:10PM1.46m
11:13AM1.07m
9:35PM1.43m
11:50AM1.02m
10:00PM1.38m
Low Tide
1:44PM0.75m
2:34AM0.18m
2:07PM0.76m
3:00AM0.13m
2:29PM0.77m
3:27AM0.11m
2:50PM0.78m
3:55AM0.13m
3:12PM0.80m
4:25AM0.17m
3:33PM0.81m
4:56AM0.22m
3:56PM0.84m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:38
7:38
7:39
Temp °C
26
27
26
27
27
27
27
28
27
27
27
27
26
28
27
27
27
27
26
27
26
31
29
30
29
28
30
30
27
29
29
29
31
30
30
30
29
27
30
27
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
WNW
6
0.5
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
7
0.7
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
19
Energy kJ
24
14
13
76
75
12
26
17
28
380
290
399
381
377
264
255
255
160
142
142
357
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
WNW
6
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.5
WNW
7
0.3
SSW
12
0.5
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WNW
6
Energy kJ
71
44
79
13
15
77
44
43
107
27
29
31
27
17
17
7
6
7
84
83
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
24
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
22
0.4
SW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.2
NNW
6
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
20
0.3
WNW
6
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
25
24
3
3
3
22
31
73
42
25
56
3
21
7
17
7
16
15
6
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
6
0.5
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
6
Energy kJ
12
26
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Nayarit
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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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