Hammerhead surf break

Hammerhead surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 01 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
28.3° 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 Saturday (May 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 2nd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
7
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
45
102
65
89
142
140
123
186
171
362
272
305
318
326
194
200
162
134
84
211
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
N
10
N
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
N
10
WSW
10
NW
5
N
20
WNW
10
NW
10
N
15
NW
25
NNW
20
N
30
NW
20
N
15
NNW
20
NW
15
N
10
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:51PM1.55m
10:06AM1.23m
9:10PM1.54m
10:36AM1.16m
9:29PM1.51m
11:07AM1.07m
9:48PM1.46m
11:43AM0.98m
10:05PM1.40m
12:36PM0.91m
10:22PM1.33m
10:36PM1.24m
Low Tide
3:40AM0.13m
3:11PM0.68m
4:06AM0.15m
3:26PM0.72m
4:34AM0.20m
3:40PM0.76m
5:04AM0.27m
3:49PM0.80m
5:39AM0.36m
3:48PM0.85m
6:24AM0.46m
7:36AM0.54m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:33
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:30
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7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
25
26
25
24
25
25
24
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
28
28
27
27
27
26
26
26
24
26
25
24
25
25
24
25
26
24
26
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
7
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
6
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.9
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
6
Energy kJ
32
94
51
47
32
142
140
123
186
171
362
272
305
318
326
194
200
62
134
36
25
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
WNW
5
0.6
W
6
0.4
SSE
10
0.8
WNW
6
0.6
W
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.6
SW
14
0.3
S
17
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
Energy kJ
27
26
102
50
89
61
61
59
58
116
21
24
33
44
28
18
17
162
51
84
211
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSE
11
0.5
W
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
5
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.1
SW
20
0.2
S
19
0.3
S
18
0.4
SW
19
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
15
Energy kJ
25
45
32
65
38
19
11
120
5
58
57
35
18
33
18
15
29
55
96
76
104
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
6
0.4
NW
6
0.3
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
6
0.6
N
4
1
NW
5
1.1
NW
6
0.9
NNW
6
1.1
NW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.6
NNW
6
Energy kJ
6
8
5
39
9
52
98
55
93
48
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
412
92
92
93
93
93
842
92
92
93
92
92
93
92
92
93
92
92
403
92
92
Best forecast wave conditions in Nayarit
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
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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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