Playa Novillero surf break

Playa Novillero surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 11 Jan 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
25.7° C
(Which is 1.9°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Novillero in the next 12 days are 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 12th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 12th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 16th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Novillero over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
WNW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.2
WSW
0.4
NW
0.4
WNW
0.1
SW
0.4
WNW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)71212111111641651515161314141413131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)473635191912121010112121241753534644444037
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
5
ENE
5
NE
20
NW
5
NW
10
N
15
WNW
10
NW
5
N
20
WNW
10
N
5
NNE
15
W
5
N
5
NE
0
SSE
5
NNE
5
E
15
WNW
5
E
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglasscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassglassglassglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:40AM
1.38
9:24PM
1.16
5:43AM
1.44
9:04PM
1.23
6:34AM
1.51
9:13PM
1.29
7:16AM
1.60
9:30PM
1.34
7:52AM
1.69
9:50PM
1.38
8:26AM
1.77
10:13PM
1.41
8:58AM
1.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:14PM
0.59
11:53PM
1.14
1:44PM
0.45
1:00AM
1.11
2:12PM
0.33
1:37AM
1.06
2:40PM
0.22
2:07AM
0.99
3:07PM
0.14
2:35AM
0.93
3:33PM
0.08
3:03AM
0.87
Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43
Sunset6:36--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:39--6:40--
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242323232223242324242224252223242323252323
Feels °C (?)222322202323232325232124242325262425252525
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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 12 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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