Playa Novillero surf break

Playa Novillero surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 22 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
29.7° C
(Which is 3.1°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 22nd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
1
3
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
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)
0.4
WSW
18
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
17
0.6
WSW
17
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
14
0.6
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
146
166
223
258
166
146
140
306
522
200
326
344
344
214
206
200
191
120
123
129
Wind (km/h)
0
S
20
W
5
NNW
5
NNE
20
W
15
NW
5
NE
25
WNW
10
NW
0
S
25
WNW
5
NW
5
SE
20
W
0
W
5
SSE
20
W
5
NNW
5
SSE
20
W
10
NW
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:13PM1.27m
2:29AM1.21m
5:51PM1.36m
5:05AM1.17m
6:16PM1.45m
6:33AM1.23m
6:38PM1.53m
7:27AM1.30m
6:59PM1.60m
8:07AM1.36m
7:20PM1.67m
8:41AM1.40m
7:43PM1.72m
Low Tide
10:51PM1.15m
10:25AM0.65m
00:15AM0.94m
11:35AM0.70m
00:54AM0.74m
12:22PM0.75m
1:24AM0.57m
12:57PM0.79m
1:51AM0.42m
1:26PM0.82m
2:17AM0.30m
1:52PM0.85m
2:43AM0.21m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:37
7:38
7:38
7:39
7:39
7:40
7:40
Temp °C
28
29
27
29
30
27
29
30
27
29
29
27
28
29
27
28
28
27
29
29
27
29
28
29
29
28
28
29
30
29
30
28
28
29
29
29
29
27
28
29
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
17
0.7
WSW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
14
0.7
W
7
Energy kJ
103
146
166
223
258
166
142
140
306
522
183
326
344
344
214
206
200
191
120
123
45
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
6
0.2
WSW
18
0.6
W
6
0.4
W
5
0.2
WSW
21
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
WSW
19
0.4
WSW
19
0.7
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.6
WSW
17
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.4
W
6
0.1
S
8
0.5
W
7
0.4
W
6
0.2
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
14
Energy kJ
15
31
25
9
44
37
146
139
23
11
200
17
13
18
12
1
23
12
25
129
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
18
0.1
W
24
0.1
W
22
0.2
WSW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
W
21
Energy kJ
121
11
9
45
37
6
26
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
23
14
13
14
14
12
17
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
182
0
0
182
19
0
182
19
0
398
0
0
182
0
0
182
19
0
182
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Nayarit
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
5
6
6
6
9
8
4
5
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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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