Hammerhead surf break

Hammerhead surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 05 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
28.1° C
(Which is 2.8°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 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
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 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tue
12
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
2
1
1
0
2
0
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SW
18
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
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
318
326
194
200
162
160
84
211
157
672
894
609
1231
818
1029
892
721
551
522
437
362
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
N
20
NW
15
N
20
N
25
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
NNE
15
WNW
10
W
10
NNE
20
W
5
W
15
SSE
15
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:05PM1.40m
12:36PM0.91m
10:22PM1.33m
10:36PM1.24m
10:34PM1.13m
6:45PM1.08m
3:23AM1.00m
6:19PM1.17m
5:27AM1.07m
6:29PM1.27m
6:32AM1.16m
Low Tide
5:39AM0.36m
3:48PM0.85m
6:24AM0.46m
7:36AM0.54m
9:42AM0.57m
00:36AM0.98m
11:05AM0.56m
00:24AM0.81m
11:51AM0.54m
00:47AM0.61m
12:29PM0.54m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:31
6:30
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
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7:31
7:31
7:31
7:32
7:32
7:34
7:34
Temp °C
25
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
27
27
26
25
25
26
25
24
25
26
24
26
26
25
28
27
27
29
27
26
29
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.6
SW
14
0.9
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.5
SW
18
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
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
318
326
194
51
62
160
57
40
157
672
894
609
1231
818
1029
892
721
551
522
437
362
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.3
S
17
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
S
14
0.6
WNW
6
0.5
NNW
5
0.5
S
12
0.6
WNW
5
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
28
27
18
200
162
50
84
211
91
30
16
71
17
42
56
80
68
68
60
51
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
S
18
0.4
SW
19
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
SW
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
W
6
0.4
SW
13
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.5
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.2
SSE
15
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
13
Energy kJ
33
18
15
17
55
96
75
104
85
85
18
44
68
61
17
8
21
10
6
59
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
6
0.9
NW
7
0.6
N
5
0.6
NNW
6
0.8
NW
6
0.5
NNW
6
0.6
NW
5
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
WSW
5
Energy kJ
30
63
21
25
44
17
23
56
8
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
92
93
93
92
92
93
92
93
93
92
92
1894
92
92
93
92
92
93
92
92
1282
Best forecast wave conditions in Nayarit
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
3
2
1
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
9
8
8
9
6
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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