Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.58° N 105.25° W

Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth sea temperature is
31.6°C
2.5° 

Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 386 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth this week:

The surf forecast for Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 20th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 25th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 27th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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13
0.9
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12
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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338
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367
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128
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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ESE
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NE
10
NW
5
ESE
5
SE
5
W
5
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SE
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E
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ENE
10
W
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NNE
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WSW
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ENE
10
WSW
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High Tide
6:40PM1.00m
8:36AM1.02m
7:05PM1.08m
8:29AM1.03m
7:29PM1.16m
8:29AM1.06m
7:53PM1.22m
8:36AM1.11m
8:19PM1.27m
8:48AM1.18m
8:46PM1.28m
9:04AM1.26m
9:16PM1.26m
Low Tide
2:00PM0.80m
1:46AM0.26m
1:45PM0.69m
1:56AM0.17m
1:48PM0.55m
2:09AM0.10m
2:00PM0.42m
2:23AM0.06m
2:19PM0.28m
2:40AM0.05m
2:42PM0.16m
2:58AM0.07m
3:09PM0.07m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth 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 (Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth) 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 Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth 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.

Puerto Vallarta Rivermouth is 4 km (2 miles) from Puerto Vallarta. If you plan a holiday in Jalisco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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