
Surf Forecasts:
San Pancho (San Francisco) surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 844 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Pancho (San Francisco) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
418 | 407 | 288 | 303 | 534 | 607 | 618 | 844 | 653 | 661 | 644 | 641 | 509 | 429 | 418 | 372 | 362 | 357 | 297 | 293 | 516 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:08AM1.41m | 00:02AM0.89m | 10:14AM1.33m | 10:08AM1.25m | 9:37AM1.18m | 8:20AM1.14m | 4:58PM1.00m | 7:31AM1.18m | 6:10PM1.11m | 7:22AM1.26m | 6:53PM1.23m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:32PM0.42m | 3:35AM0.81m | 6:10PM0.54m | 7:42PM0.65m | 00:01AM0.58m | 1:53PM0.95m | 00:27AM0.52m | 1:15PM0.84m | 00:49AM0.47m | 1:18PM0.68m | 1:11AM0.44m | ||||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 |
418 | 407 | 77 | 65 | 534 | 607 | 618 | 844 | 653 | 661 | 644 | 641 | 509 | 429 | 140 | 372 | 362 | 357 | 297 | 293 | 516 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 15 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 19 | SW 6 |
39 | 21 | 288 | 272 | 67 | 40 | 140 | 10 | 56 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 48 | 42 | 418 | 67 | 46 | 53 | 46 | 179 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 6 | NW 6 | W 5 | NNW 6 | W 12 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 19 | WNW 5 | SW 13 |
12 | 11 | 188 | 303 | 183 | 140 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 248 | 2 | 183 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 118 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 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.










