
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Novillero surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Novillero this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Novillero over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Novillero in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Novillero over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 12 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
276 | 282 | 201 | 581 | 617 | 791 | 862 | 958 | 799 | 852 | 461 | 514 | 430 | 540 | 472 | 322 | 367 | 598 | 957 | 1484 | 2942 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:01PM1.76m | 9:15AM1.78m | 9:34PM1.74m | 9:35AM1.84m | 10:09PM1.66m | 9:57AM1.87m | 10:45PM1.54m | 10:20AM1.86m | 11:25PM1.37m | 10:45AM1.80m | 00:13AM1.18m | 11:10AM1.70m | 1:53AM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:56PM0.40m | 3:08AM0.32m | 3:25PM0.28m | 3:30AM0.40m | 3:57PM0.19m | 3:53AM0.50m | 4:31PM0.17m | 4:15AM0.62m | 5:08PM0.21m | 4:33AM0.75m | 5:51PM0.31m | 4:44AM0.87m | 6:48PM0.46m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | 26 | 12 | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 36 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
276 | 282 | 201 | 581 | 617 | 791 | 862 | 958 | 799 | 852 | 461 | 514 | 430 | 540 | 472 | 284 | 168 | 598 | 957 | 1484 | 2942 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 19 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
4 | 144 | 119 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 310 | 211 | 371 | 148 | 309 | 87 | 138 | 174 | 171 | 322 | 367 | 116 | 55 | 35 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 20 | SSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 24 | SW 22 | WSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 16 | WSW 20 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 8 | WSW 18 | — | — | — |
37 | 8 | 1 | 52 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 44 | 18 | 66 | 75 | 52 | 121 | 31 | 31 | 16 | 21 | 124 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 182 | 106 | 0 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 182 | 19 | 0 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 212 | 0 | 0 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 0 |
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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 16 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.










