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Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Jalisco, Mexico)

Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth break guide

Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth Surf Guide

Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth in Jalisco is a sheltered river break that has inconsistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. The river break offers both left and right hand waves. Sometimes crowded. Take care of rips and sharks.

Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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26.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth:

The best conditions reported for surf at Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

What's the best time of year to surf Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 0% of the time in January while 0% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 99% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
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Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
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Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
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Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth Location Map

Interactive Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth is Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (Puerto Vallarta) Airport (PVR) in Mexico, which is 11 km (7 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth is Tepic Airport (TPQ), also in Mexico, 102 km (63 miles) away.

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Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Friday, 8 May 2026, 17:27 Local Time
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Wave (m)
0.3
SW
0.5
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.5
WNW
Period (s) 18 6 6 6
Wind (km/h)
10
5
5
5
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What does Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth look like?

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    Tides at Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth

    Current tide and informaton
    For Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, 4 km from Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth.
    Next High Water: 09:09pm | 0.61m
    Tidal range Clock
    Next Low Water: 11:12am | 0.13m
    IS AT (local time)

    Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth Sea Temperature

    A hot and sunny day, feeling like 34.0 °C even after we account for wind, and very warm water temperature (26.1 °C) too at Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth. Surfers may need a thin summer wetsuit or at least a rash vest to block the UV.

    Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.
    Current Temp*: 26.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Swell History at Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth

    Surf stats for Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth

    Wind stats for Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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