Surf Forecasts:
Islas Marietas surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,111 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Islas Marietas this week:
The surf forecast for Islas Marietas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Islas Marietas in the next 16 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Islas Marietas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 581 | 517 | 160 | 133 | 155 | 152 | 243 | 381 | 381 | 198 | 905 | 1111 | 198 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:31PM1.48m | 10:09AM1.39m | 10:03PM1.42m | 10:27AM1.42m | 10:37PM1.32m | 10:47AM1.43m | 11:13PM1.19m | 11:08AM1.42m | 11:56PM1.02m | 11:32AM1.39m | 1:05AM0.85m | 12:00PM1.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:32PM0.47m | 3:54AM0.22m | 4:02PM0.41m | 4:14AM0.31m | 4:35PM0.37m | 4:34AM0.42m | 5:12PM0.36m | 4:51AM0.54m | 5:54PM0.39m | 5:02AM0.65m | 6:51PM0.46m | 4:49AM0.76m | 8:46PM0.52m | |||||||
— | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
1235 | 1199 | 957 | 1098 | 818 | 1175 | 1057 | 581 | 517 | 368 | 357 | 341 | 261 | 214 | 224 | 205 | 198 | 905 | 1111 | 1151 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 |
17 | 108 | 345 | 218 | 177 | 12 | 12 | 120 | 95 | 160 | 133 | 88 | 79 | 265 | 227 | 381 | 255 | 141 | 188 | 198 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | W 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | WNW 11 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 7 |
17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 58 | 58 | 84 | 155 | 152 | 243 | 381 | 175 | 131 | 111 | 43 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 11 | 11 | 29 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 29 | 11 |
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Information about the Islas Marietas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Islas Marietas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Islas Marietas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Islas Marietas 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 (Islas Marietas) 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 Islas Marietas 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.
Islas Marietas is 40 km (25 miles) from Puerto Vallarta. If you plan a holiday in Nayarit, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











