Playa Novillero surf break

Playa Novillero surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 16 May 2026 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
28.3° C
(Which is 2.2°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Novillero in the next 16 days are 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 16th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 16th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 21st May)2ft (0.6m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Novillero over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
19
0.6
SW
14
0.6
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
18
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
200
183
180
89
144
167
155
142
109
83
80
99
162
152
251
167
142
121
120
146
166
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
20
WSW
5
SE
5
SE
20
WSW
0
E
0
SE
20
W
5
NNE
5
NNW
20
W
5
NE
0
NE
20
W
5
NNE
5
SE
20
W
5
NNE
0
SE
20
W
5
NNE
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
9:50AM1.56m
8:56PM2.00m
10:36AM1.49m
9:30PM1.98m
11:25AM1.39m
10:06PM1.90m
12:22PM1.28m
10:44PM1.77m
1:36PM1.20m
11:24PM1.59m
3:29PM1.19m
00:17AM1.39m
5:13PM1.27m
2:29AM1.21m
Low Tide
2:59PM0.76m
3:59AM-0.10m
3:31PM0.83m
4:42AM-0.05m
4:03PM0.91m
5:28AM0.06m
4:35PM0.99m
6:20AM0.23m
5:09PM1.08m
7:22AM0.40m
6:03PM1.17m
8:47AM0.56m
10:51PM1.15m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:36
7:36
7:36
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
Temp °C
28
29
27
29
29
27
28
29
26
28
29
26
28
28
27
28
29
27
28
29
27
29
30
30
30
29
30
29
29
27
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
28
29
28
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
W
6
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
W
6
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
WSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
16
Energy kJ
200
183
180
84
144
167
155
142
22
83
80
16
162
152
140
167
142
102
100
146
166
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
W
6
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WNW
6
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.2
WSW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.5
W
6
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
W
5
0.4
SW
12
0.6
WSW
19
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.4
W
4
Energy kJ
3
31
11
89
12
27
16
31
109
15
69
99
9
52
251
8
121
120
12
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
6
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
26
0.4
SW
17
0.3
WSW
17
0.1
W
24
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.1
W
21
0.5
W
4
0.2
WSW
19
0.5
W
4
0.3
W
5
0.1
W
24
0.1
SW
22
Energy kJ
12
31
13
13
75
59
11
53
51
9
10
37
9
5
11
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.6
W
3
Energy kJ
4
18
32
15
7
4
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
106
418
0
0
183
0
0
426
0
0
182
0
0
182
0
0
182
0
0
182
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Nayarit
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
4
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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.

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