
Surf Forecasts:
San Pancho (San Francisco) surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 532 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Pancho (San Francisco) this week:
The surf forecast for San Pancho (San Francisco) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Pancho (San Francisco) in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Pancho (San Francisco) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
424 | 525 | 395 | 241 | 241 | 238 | 171 | 203 | 211 | 248 | 251 | 171 | 190 | 190 | 214 | 251 | 245 | 239 | 215 | 209 | 209 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:19PM1.15m | 7:03AM1.35m | 7:11PM1.23m | 7:18AM1.42m | 7:51PM1.30m | 7:35AM1.49m | 8:25PM1.33m | 7:53AM1.54m | 8:57PM1.33m | 8:13AM1.57m | 9:27PM1.31m | 8:33AM1.57m | 9:56PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:55PM0.72m | 00:37AM0.48m | 1:21PM0.54m | 1:09AM0.51m | 1:46PM0.38m | 1:36AM0.55m | 2:12PM0.25m | 2:00AM0.60m | 2:37PM0.16m | 2:21AM0.64m | 3:01PM0.10m | 2:41AM0.68m | 3:27PM0.09m | 2:58AM0.72m | |||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
424 | 525 | 395 | 241 | 241 | 238 | 140 | 203 | 211 | 248 | 251 | 116 | 116 | 190 | 214 | 251 | 245 | 239 | 215 | 209 | 209 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 |
5 | 9 | 47 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 171 | 109 | 7 | 51 | 23 | 171 | 190 | 116 | 58 | 35 | 36 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | SW 18 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | WNW 6 | W 7 | NW 3 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 5 | NW 10 | W 18 | W 18 | W 18 | W 18 |
5 | 2 | 6 | 27 | 13 | 79 | 13 | 8 | 50 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 4 |
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Information about the San Pancho (San Francisco) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for San Pancho (San Francisco) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at San Pancho (San Francisco) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Pancho (San Francisco) 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 (San Pancho (San Francisco)) 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 San Pancho (San Francisco) 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.
San Pancho (San Francisco) is 32 km (20 miles) from the city of Ixtapa. If you plan a holiday in Nayarit, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ixtapa. Ixtapa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










