
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Novillero surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,587 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 4th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Novillero over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
447 | 470 | 332 | 326 | 183 | 223 | 362 | 253 | 1119 | 1162 | 917 | 827 | 1131 | 1305 | 1814 | 1838 | 2981 | 3413 | 2904 | 3587 | 2641 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:57AM1.87m | 10:45PM1.54m | 10:20AM1.86m | 11:25PM1.37m | 10:45AM1.80m | 00:13AM1.18m | 11:10AM1.70m | 1:53AM1.00m | 11:36AM1.56m | 11:46AM1.39m | 8:16AM1.33m | 4:54PM1.32m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM0.17m | 4:15AM0.62m | 5:08PM0.21m | 4:33AM0.75m | 5:51PM0.31m | 4:44AM0.87m | 6:48PM0.46m | 4:14AM0.98m | 8:46PM0.59m | 11:41PM0.52m | 12:46PM1.18m | 00:40AM0.41m | |||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
447 | 470 | 332 | 326 | 183 | 94 | 362 | 253 | 1119 | 1162 | 917 | 827 | 1131 | 1305 | 1814 | 1838 | 2981 | 3413 | 2904 | 2904 | 2641 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 15 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | W 8 | WSW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 |
80 | 146 | 71 | 136 | 174 | 223 | 44 | 226 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 177 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | W 7 | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
98 | 48 | 85 | 176 | 70 | 19 | 163 | 40 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3587 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 212 | 19 |
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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.










