Playa Novillero surf break

Playa Novillero surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 04 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
28.0° C
(Which is 2.7°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 Tuesday (May 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 5th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 10th May)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 10th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
3
3
0
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.3
SW
19
1.1
WNW
6
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
18
0.5
SW
21
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
19
0.9
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
70
169
146
140
144
158
97
76
79
79
87
82
126
208
299
357
534
516
452
447
358
Wind (km/h)
20
W
0
NW
0
S
20
W
5
N
0
NNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
0
NNW
25
WNW
5
NW
5
SSE
20
W
5
NNW
0
S
20
W
5
WNW
10
E
25
W
5
NNW
0
NNE
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
10:01PM1.71m
11:49AM1.18m
10:20PM1.64m
12:36PM1.09m
10:37PM1.56m
2:35PM1.03m
10:54PM1.45m
11:00PM1.32m
6:42PM1.24m
3:35AM1.17m
6:24PM1.35m
5:39AM1.25m
Low Tide
3:56PM0.87m
5:12AM0.31m
4:08PM0.92m
5:46AM0.41m
4:15PM0.97m
6:28AM0.53m
3:46PM1.03m
7:34AM0.63m
9:38AM0.69m
00:32AM1.14m
11:13AM0.67m
00:31AM0.94m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:28
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:24
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7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:32
7:32
Temp °C
27
24
26
27
25
27
27
25
27
28
25
27
27
25
27
28
26
28
29
26
28
27
26
27
26
26
27
25
25
27
26
25
27
26
25
27
26
27
28
26
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.4
WSW
14
1.1
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.4
WSW
18
0.6
WNW
5
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
19
0.9
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
70
169
146
140
144
158
97
16
20
79
87
36
126
22
299
357
534
516
452
447
358
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.1
W
22
0.6
W
6
0.4
W
6
0.1
SW
20
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.3
SW
19
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
21
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
W
5
0.3
W
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
4
Energy kJ
66
14
8
9
25
10
15
76
79
57
80
81
63
208
100
44
8
5
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.1
W
24
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
21
0.2
WSW
20
0.2
WSW
19
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.4
W
6
Energy kJ
15
11
12
9
9
37
37
37
82
92
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
6
0.6
W
3
0.7
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
6
0.5
W
5
0.4
WNW
5
Energy kJ
4
16
7
30
33
12
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
3
3
1
2
2
Distance (km)
424
0
0
399
0
0
182
19
0
182
19
0
182
19
0
426
0
0
182
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Nayarit
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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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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