
Surf Forecasts:
Islas Marietas surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SW swell with 980 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 16s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Islas Marietas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
375 | 197 | 0 | 310 | 310 | 99 | 116 | 181 | 0 | 48 | 54 | 362 | 229 | 390 | 580 | 262 | 711 | 823 | 748 | 605 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:13PM1.60m | 11:05AM1.24m | 9:56PM1.54m | 11:37AM1.23m | 10:38PM1.43m | 12:09PM1.23m | 11:19PM1.29m | 12:39PM1.22m | 00:02AM1.12m | 1:10PM1.21m | 00:54AM0.96m | 1:43PM1.19m | 2:38AM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:21PM0.76m | 4:23AM-0.04m | 4:03PM0.72m | 4:59AM0.06m | 4:46PM0.70m | 5:31AM0.21m | 5:32PM0.70m | 5:58AM0.37m | 6:23PM0.71m | 6:18AM0.52m | 7:27PM0.72m | 6:27AM0.66m | 9:20PM0.71m | 6:06AM0.77m | |||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | |
7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | 7:45 | |
mm | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 12 |
192 | 169 | 40 | 310 | 310 | 119 | 125 | 155 | 61 | 133 | 309 | 96 | 103 | 390 | 580 | 160 | 711 | 823 | 748 | 605 | 527 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 9 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 |
375 | 197 | 98 | 38 | 36 | 26 | 116 | 181 | 79 | 48 | 135 | 362 | 229 | 112 | 265 | 262 | 64 | 57 | 66 | 227 | 393 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 8 | SW 18 | WSW 10 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WNW 16 | S 12 |
57 | 49 | 102 | 99 | 87 | 99 | 15 | 43 | 84 | 85 | 54 | 137 | 68 | 129 | 55 | 312 | 72 | 35 | 25 | 97 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | N 5 | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 19 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 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.











