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Platanitos surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Platanitos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Platanitos sea temperature is
27.5° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Platanitos this week:
The surf forecast for Platanitos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Platanitos in the next 16 days are 0.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Platanitos over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 12 | W 5 | WSW 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 6 | SW 15 | W 6 | WNW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 12 | WNW 14 | |
14 | 14 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 55 | 57 | 11 | 37 | 20 | 42 | 41 | 104 | 25 | 27 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 11:15PM1.33m | 8:28PM1.21m | 7:26PM1.26m | 5:34AM1.14m | 7:25PM1.34m | 6:45AM1.24m | 7:34PM1.41m | 7:30AM1.33m | 7:46PM1.48m | 8:07AM1.38m | 8:01PM1.55m | 8:39AM1.41m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:43AM0.52m | 11:39AM0.50m | 1:00AM0.94m | 12:32PM0.47m | 1:20AM0.76m | 1:08PM0.47m | 1:43AM0.59m | 1:36PM0.49m | 2:07AM0.44m | 2:00PM0.53m | 2:30AM0.31m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | 7:24 |
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Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 |
27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
 kJ | 212 | 239 | 163 | 145 | 137 | 133 | 93 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 65 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 14 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 25 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 43 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 103 | 42 | 31 | 104 | 63 | 24 | 68 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 16 | SW 11 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 13 | WSW 17 | WNW 14 |
| kJ | 14 | 5 | 26 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 55 | 57 | 76 | 37 | 23 | 22 | 41 | 49 | 17 | 27 | 41 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 501 | 20 | 20 | 70 | 20 | 20 | 70 | 20 | 20 | 84 | 20 | 20 | 70 | 20 | 20 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 20 | 57 |
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Information about the Platanitos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Platanitos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Platanitos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Platanitos 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 (Platanitos) 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 Platanitos 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.
Platanitos is 36 km (22 miles) from the city of Compostela. If you plan a holiday in Nayarit, look for hotels and other accommodation in Compostela. Compostela has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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