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Hammerhead surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hammerhead surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hammerhead sea temperature is
28.1° C
(Which is 3.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hammerhead this week:
The surf forecast for Hammerhead over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hammerhead in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 4th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 4th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hammerhead over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | |
71 | 59 | 101 | 113 | 50 | 42 | 161 | 54 | 44 | 27 | 45 | 102 | 65 | 89 | 142 | 140 | 123 | 186 | 206 | 362 | 272 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:57PM1.46m | 8:35AM1.32m | 8:14PM1.51m | 9:06AM1.32m | 8:32PM1.54m | 9:36AM1.29m | 8:51PM1.55m | 10:06AM1.23m | 9:10PM1.54m | 10:36AM1.16m | 9:29PM1.51m | 11:07AM1.07m | 9:48PM1.46m | 11:43AM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:27AM0.29m | 2:16PM0.54m | 2:51AM0.20m | 2:35PM0.59m | 3:15AM0.15m | 2:54PM0.64m | 3:40AM0.13m | 3:11PM0.68m | 4:06AM0.15m | 3:26PM0.72m | 4:34AM0.20m | 3:40PM0.76m | 5:04AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 |
 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | 7:30 |
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Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 9 | WNW 6 | S 13 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 24 | 24 | 101 | 113 | 26 | 25 | 161 | 41 | 36 | 109 | 81 | 51 | 45 | 31 | 142 | 140 | 123 | 186 | 206 | 362 | 272 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 10 | WNW 7 | S 9 | SSW 12 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | NW 7 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSE 10 | WNW 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 71 | 31 | 15 | 28 | 50 | 18 | 13 | 47 | 44 | 23 | 26 | 102 | 50 | 33 | 21 | 61 | 58 | 58 | 116 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 10 | WNW 14 | S 15 | S 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 33 | 59 | 31 | 38 | 38 | 42 | 54 | 54 | 28 | 27 | 45 | 32 | 65 | 89 | 59 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 58 | 56 | 35 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | W 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 6 | 34 | 39 | — | 24 | 6 | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 96 | 93 | 101 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 412 | 93 | 93 | 842 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 |
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Information about the Hammerhead Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hammerhead provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hammerhead can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hammerhead 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 (Hammerhead) 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 Hammerhead 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.
Hammerhead is 119 km (74 miles) from Santiago Ixcuintla. If you plan a holiday in Nayarit, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santiago Ixcuintla. Santiago Ixcuintla has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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