Hammerhead surf break

Hammerhead surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 CST
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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
28.8° C
(Which is 2.7°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 (May 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hammerhead in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 21st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
19
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
276
265
384
223
309
316
167
318
362
441
496
331
309
503
759
1133
840
674
711
665
553
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
WNW
0
SW
5
NNW
20
W
5
WNW
5
NNW
20
W
10
NNW
15
N
20
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
25
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
W
5
NNE
10
NNW
15
WSW
5
WNW
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:38PM1.02m
11:15PM1.37m
3:39PM1.02m
00:12AM1.19m
5:08PM1.10m
2:27AM1.04m
5:41PM1.18m
4:55AM1.01m
6:06PM1.25m
6:22AM1.06m
6:27PM1.32m
7:17AM1.11m
6:48PM1.38m
Low Tide
4:54PM0.94m
7:20AM0.33m
5:54PM1.01m
8:45AM0.46m
10:40PM0.98m
10:17AM0.54m
00:04AM0.80m
11:23AM0.59m
00:44AM0.64m
12:09PM0.64m
1:15AM0.49m
12:44PM0.68m
1:43AM0.36m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:38
7:38
7:39
7:39
Temp °C
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
26
27
27
30
27
29
30
26
29
30
27
28
28
27
28
29
27
29
30
28
29
28
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
276
265
178
223
309
316
167
318
362
441
496
331
309
503
759
1133
840
674
711
665
553
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
19
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
10
0.6
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
5
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.6
SSW
19
0.4
S
8
0.7
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.3
S
9
0.7
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
S
9
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
203
201
384
115
69
101
99
56
24
26
26
25
243
23
22
15
14
18
8
14
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
6
0.2
SSE
9
0.6
SW
15
0.4
WNW
6
0.2
SSE
9
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.1
NW
13
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
19
0.4
S
9
0.1
W
11
0.3
S
8
0.4
S
9
0.2
S
7
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.3
SSE
9
Energy kJ
11
7
178
10
8
102
150
7
54
45
42
96
24
2
12
23
4
15
15
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
5
0.7
NW
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
4
Energy kJ
10
10
10
28
31
27
23
15
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
92
412
92
92
96
92
92
93
92
92
93
92
92
401
92
92
96
92
92
96
92
Best forecast wave conditions in Nayarit
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
3
1
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
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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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