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Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) in the next 12 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 10PM.
Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 29th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 29th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Sat 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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Energy (?) | 674 | 573 | 474 | 367 | 330 | 264 | 186 | 156 | 154 | 181 | 299 | 252 | 449 | 334 | 264 | 367 | 251 | 207 | 370 | 515 | 441 | 447 | 715 | 376 | 455 | 885 | 386 | 371 | 436 | 398 | 384 | 226 | 276 | 347 | 261 | 318 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:30PM 1.82 | 11:04AM 1.33 | 9:58PM 1.76 | 11:54AM 1.19 | 10:25PM 1.65 | 1:03PM 1.05 | 10:47PM 1.51 | 10:53PM 1.35 | 9:02PM 1.23 | 7:33PM 1.24 | 4:47AM 1.06 | 7:16PM 1.29 | 6:20AM 1.15 | 7:17PM 1.36 | 7:07AM 1.23 | 7:24PM 1.43 | 7:43AM 1.30 | 7:37PM 1.49 | 8:15AM 1.36 | 7:52PM 1.55 | 8:46AM 1.38 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:30AM -0.03 | 3:57PM 0.78 | 5:12AM 0.07 | 4:15PM 0.88 | 5:57AM 0.23 | 4:17PM 0.96 | 6:53AM 0.40 | 8:41AM 0.55 | 11:09AM 0.58 | 1:13AM 0.99 | 12:10PM 0.56 | 1:16AM 0.83 | 12:46PM 0.56 | 1:32AM 0.68 | 1:13PM 0.58 | 1:50AM 0.53 | 1:36PM 0.60 | 2:09AM 0.40 | 1:56PM 0.63 | 2:30AM 0.29 | 2:16PM 0.67 | |||||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Sat 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C (?) | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) 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 (Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay)) 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 Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) 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.
Las Islitas (Matanchen Bay) is 34 km (21 miles) from the city of Santiago Ixcuintla. If you plan a holiday in Nayarit, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santiago Ixcuintla. Santiago Ixcuintla has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.