Hammerhead surf break

Hammerhead surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 08 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
28.6° C
(Which is 3.0°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 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s period. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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 0.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

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 Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
0
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
21
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
679
894
609
1231
818
1029
892
730
693
522
437
362
396
306
751
653
848
870
742
610
602
Wind (km/h)
15
N
5
N
10
WNW
5
N
10
NNE
15
WNW
5
SSW
0
N
10
W
15
N
15
NE
10
W
10
NNE
10
NNW
20
WNW
5
E
10
NNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
5
NNE
20
W
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
10:34PM1.13m
6:45PM1.08m
3:23AM1.00m
6:19PM1.17m
5:27AM1.07m
6:29PM1.27m
6:32AM1.16m
6:47PM1.39m
7:23AM1.25m
7:11PM1.51m
8:10AM1.31m
7:39PM1.61m
8:55AM1.33m
Low Tide
9:42AM0.57m
00:36AM0.98m
11:05AM0.56m
00:24AM0.81m
11:51AM0.54m
00:47AM0.61m
12:29PM0.54m
1:18AM0.40m
1:04PM0.55m
1:52AM0.20m
1:38PM0.58m
2:29AM0.04m
2:11PM0.63m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:32
7:32
7:34
7:34
7:34
7:35
7:35
Temp °C
26
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
28
29
30
28
28
28
28
27
28
27
27
28
24
27
27
28
27
26
28
29
28
26
31
31
30
31
28
31
29
27
30
31
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
21
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
679
894
609
1231
818
1029
892
730
693
522
437
362
396
277
751
653
848
870
742
610
602
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
6
0.5
NNW
5
0.6
NW
6
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
22
16
24
68
43
56
80
98
68
60
50
32
51
306
58
79
50
48
47
49
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
NW
5
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
NW
5
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
S
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
Energy kJ
85
72
45
6
61
56
6
5
5
21
5
33
5
43
13
56
32
55
58
36
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
6
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
5
0.3
NW
4
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
6
Energy kJ
20
37
4
3
2
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
92
92
93
92
92
93
92
92
93
93
92
445
92
92
407
92
93
407
92
92
93
Best forecast wave conditions in Nayarit
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
6
6
5
5
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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