Playa Tortugas Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.35° N 105.25° W

Playa Tortugas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Tortugas sea temperature is
30.3°C
1.9° 

Playa Tortugas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Tortugas surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Tortugas this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Tortugas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Tortugas in the next 16 days are 0.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Nov 20) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 5th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 5th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 7th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
5
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
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SW
16
0.4
SW
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SW
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0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
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SW
17
0.4
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0.5
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0.4
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0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
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WSW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
64
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70
73
103
69
77
79
137
65
124
122
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84
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49
80
Wind (km/h)
5
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5
NE
10
WNW
5
E
5
E
15
WNW
10
NNE
5
ENE
10
WNW
10
ENE
5
E
10
WNW
10
E
5
E
10
WNW
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ESE
0
ENE
10
WNW
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ENE
Wind State
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High Tide
7:20AM1.50m
7:51PM1.37m
7:37AM1.57m
8:26PM1.41m
7:56AM1.62m
8:58PM1.41m
8:15AM1.66m
9:28PM1.39m
8:36AM1.67m
9:57PM1.34m
8:57AM1.65m
10:26PM1.27m
Low Tide
1:11AM0.53m
1:47PM0.40m
1:38AM0.57m
2:13PM0.26m
2:02AM0.62m
2:38PM0.17m
2:24AM0.66m
3:03PM0.11m
2:43AM0.71m
3:28PM0.09m
3:01AM0.75m
3:54PM0.12m
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Information about the Playa Tortugas Surf forecast

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

Playa Tortugas is 36 km (22 miles) from the city of Compostela. If you plan a holiday in Nayarit, look for hotels and other accommodation in Compostela. Compostela has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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