Playa Novillero Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.40° N 105.70° W

Playa Novillero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Novillero sea temperature is
32.2°C
2.6° 

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


Playa Novillero surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
0
1
2
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
17
0.6
WSW
17
0.5
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.5
WSW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.7
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
17
1
WSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
201
65
158
171
164
182
126
112
193
153
102
223
220
133
84
121
154
240
173
377
622
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
WSW
5
E
10
ESE
20
WSW
5
NNE
5
E
15
W
5
N
20
S
10
SW
10
SE
5
NNE
15
W
10
NNW
5
N
20
WNW
5
NNW
5
ENE
15
W
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
9:46AM1.27m
5:59PM1.36m
9:11AM1.31m
6:56PM1.48m
9:07AM1.36m
7:35PM1.60m
9:15AM1.43m
8:09PM1.70m
9:28AM1.49m
8:41PM1.77m
9:44AM1.56m
9:12PM1.80m
10:01AM1.62m
9:44PM1.78m
Low Tide
1:25PM1.19m
1:54AM0.41m
1:42PM1.08m
2:17AM0.30m
2:01PM0.97m
2:39AM0.22m
2:23PM0.86m
3:00AM0.17m
2:47PM0.74m
3:22AM0.16m
3:14PM0.63m
3:43AM0.19m
3:43PM0.53m
thunderstorm
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6:41
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6:43
6:43
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7:28
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7:27
7:25
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7:22
 mm
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11
3
8
1
Temp °C
29
30
29
30
30
29
29
30
29
27
28
27
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30
29
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30
Feels °C
34
33
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33
32
32
32
32
33
30
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32
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34
35
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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.

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