Playa Novillero Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.40° N 105.70° W

Playa Novillero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Novillero sea temperature is
31.9°C
2.4° 

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 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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Light 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 Summary

Heavy 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
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2
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3
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.8
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.5
WSW
20
0.6
WSW
20
0.7
WSW
19
0.6
WSW
19
0.7
WSW
18
0.7
WSW
18
0.7
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
19
0.8
WSW
19
0.8
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
17
0.8
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
274
339
447
322
217
268
211
234
253
332
246
280
276
280
455
450
377
469
464
302
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
N
5
S
20
WNW
10
NNW
5
E
15
W
5
NNW
5
E
15
WSW
5
ESE
15
SE
20
SW
10
SSE
10
SE
15
WSW
5
E
10
ESE
15
SW
5
ENE
Wind State
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
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6:48
6:50
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6:50
6:50
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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
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31
32
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28
Feels °C
33
32
35
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32
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32
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36
33
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32
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35
33
32
33
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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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