
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Novillero surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, WSW swell with 469 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Sep 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Novillero over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 20 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
274 | 339 | 447 | 322 | 217 | 268 | 211 | 234 | 253 | 332 | 246 | 280 | 276 | 280 | 455 | 450 | 377 | 469 | 464 | 302 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:52PM1.18m | 11:09AM1.59m | 00:21AM1.02m | 11:14AM1.51m | 11:04AM1.42m | 10:24AM1.34m | 9:15AM1.31m | 5:47PM1.27m | 8:34AM1.34m | 6:44PM1.41m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.49m | 4:42AM0.82m | 6:17PM0.60m | 4:25AM0.88m | 7:06PM0.72m | 00:41AM0.71m | 1:07AM0.59m | 1:48PM1.15m | 1:27AM0.47m | 1:38PM1.02m | 1:46AM0.38m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 |
274 | 339 | 447 | 322 | 217 | 268 | 211 | 147 | 116 | 332 | 246 | 280 | 276 | 280 | 455 | 450 | 377 | 469 | 464 | 302 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | W 6 | WSW 24 | SW 11 | WSW 23 | WSW 21 | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 20 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
11 | 7 | 54 | 20 | 101 | 180 | 180 | 234 | 253 | 114 | 83 | 77 | 74 | 99 | 51 | 36 | 68 | 19 | 19 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | W 26 | WSW 6 | WSW 24 | SW 6 | WNW 4 | SW 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | W 5 | WSW 21 | — | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 4 |
1 | 13 | 4 | 54 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | 90 | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 6 | NW 4 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 182 | 0 | 0 | 182 | 19 | 0 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 212 | 0 | 0 | 207 | 19 | 0 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 183 | 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.










