San Pancho (San Francisco) Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.90° N 105.42° W

San Pancho (San Francisco) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's San Pancho (San Francisco) sea temperature is
31.8°C
2.5° 

San Pancho (San Francisco) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


San Pancho (San Francisco) surf forecast from 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 754 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at San Pancho (San Francisco) in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 3rd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 3rd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 10th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Pancho (San Francisco) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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WSW
12
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12
1.7
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10
1.5
WSW
10
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
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1.3
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10
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10
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10
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SW
19
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18
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16
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16
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16
1.1
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15
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14
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1062
923
624
448
248
234
286
325
269
214
236
208
437
575
667
719
619
603
472
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Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
15
SW
5
E
5
ESE
10
SW
5
SSE
0
ESE
10
WNW
5
SE
0
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10
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S
5
SE
10
WNW
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5
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15
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0
SSE
10
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10
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:50AM1.21m
8:14AM1.18m
4:46PM1.12m
7:49AM1.24m
6:18PM1.24m
7:53AM1.32m
7:10PM1.35m
8:05AM1.40m
7:51PM1.43m
8:20AM1.46m
8:27PM1.46m
8:36AM1.52m
9:01PM1.45m
Low Tide
11:37PM0.44m
12:57PM1.03m
00:34AM0.35m
1:09PM0.85m
1:12AM0.29m
1:33PM0.68m
1:42AM0.28m
2:00PM0.51m
2:09AM0.30m
2:27PM0.37m
2:33AM0.36m
2:53PM0.26m
2:54AM0.43m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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