Playa Novillero Surf Forecast

/ Nayarit (25 surf breaks) /

Mexico (244 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (22.40° N 105.70° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Playa Novillero surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 26 Aug 2025 CST

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Playa Novillero surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Playa Novillero sea temperature is 31.7° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Novillero this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Novillero over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Novillero in the next 12 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (CST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7AM (Wed 27th Aug)	2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf	1AM (Sun 31st Aug)	3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful	1PM (Sat 30th Aug)	3ft (0.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Novillero over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
		Wednesday 27			Thursday 28			Friday 29			Saturday 30			Sunday 31			Monday 01			Tue 02
	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	2	2	0	2	1	0	2	2	1	3	2	0	2	2	0	2	2	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	16	16	15	14	14	14	18	17	16	19	18	18	17	16	16	15	15	15	15	15	16
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	367	355	316	254	244	181	232	193	222	302	472	565	515	463	457	423	402	396	385	385	420
Wind (km/h)	NW	NW	WSW	N	SE	SW	NE	SE	W	NW	SE	WSW	ESE	ESE	SW	E	SE	SW	WNW	SE	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	glass	glass	on	cross- off	cross- off	on	cross- off	cross- off	on	glass	cross- off	on	glass	cross- off	cross- on	glass	cross- off	on	glass	cross- off	on
High Tide / height (m)	11:11PM 1.47	11:20AM 1.60		11:38PM 1.31	11:34AM 1.57		12:04AM 1.15	11:46AM 1.52		12:33AM 0.99	11:55AM 1.46			12:00PM 1.39			11:22AM 1.31	3:17PM 1.29		9:25AM 1.28	5:57PM 1.39
Low Tide / height (m)		5:01AM 0.58	5:39PM 0.57		5:10AM 0.69		6:11PM 0.63	5:11AM 0.79		6:52PM 0.70	4:53AM 0.87		8:13PM 0.78			12:55AM 0.67		2:35PM 1.29	1:20AM 0.51		1:17PM 1.19

		Wednesday 27			Thursday 28			Friday 29			Saturday 30			Sunday 31			Monday 01			Tue 02
Sunrise	-	6:43	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:45	-	-	6:45	-	-	6:45	-
Sunset	-	-	7:23	-	-	7:22	-	-	7:22	-	-	7:21	-	-	7:20	-	-	7:19	-	-	7:19

Rain (mm)	9	-	-	-	-	-	15	-	-	2	-	-	9	-	-	6	-	-	11	-	-
Temp. °C	29	28	29	29	29	30	28	28	29	29	30	30	29	29	30	29	29	30	29	29	30
Feels °C (?)	32	32	33	34	33	34	31	33	31	34	34	33	34	32	33	34	32	33	34	32	34

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nayarit

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Playa Novillero (calm at Mazatlán/General Rafael Buelna Airport 104 km from Playa Novillero). 0.7m 8s swell from the SW with a 0.5m 16s long period groundswell, also from the SW and a 0.3m 8s swell, also from the W. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 hour 48 minutes ago Playa Novillero

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Information about the Playa Novillero Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Novillero provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Novillero can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Novillero 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 (Playa Novillero) 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 Playa Novillero 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Nayarit? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Novillero, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nayarit, consider staying in Acaponeta which is 37 km (23 miles) away. Other places in and around Nayarit where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Escuinapa de Hidalgo which is 51 km (32 miles) away and Santiago Ixcuintla, 81 km (50 miles) away.