10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for El Faro (Punta Mita), Punta Mita, Mexico
El Faro at Punta Mita is a world-class reef break that produces powerful A-frame peaks with hollow sections on both the left and right. Located at the tip of the Punta Mita peninsula, the wave picks up swell from multiple directions, making it one of the more consistent spots in the Nayarit region. Access can be complicated by the private resort that surrounds it, but boat access or proper arrangements can get you to one of Mexico's best reef breaks.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 30/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 21/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
No alignment: Swell from 228° is outside workable range 280°-320°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 15s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 269° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at El Faro (Punta Mita). Either swell direction (228°), size (0.6m), or wind (6 km/h from 269°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 228° (SW) at 12s period
No alignment: Swell from 212° is outside workable range 280°-320°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 360° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at El Faro (Punta Mita). Either swell direction (212°), size (0.6m), or wind (11 km/h from 360°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 212° (SSW) at 11s period
No alignment: Swell from 224° is outside workable range 280°-320°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Good period: 14s is 93% of ideal 15s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 351° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at El Faro (Punta Mita). Either swell direction (224°), size (0.5m), or wind (7 km/h from 351°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 224° (SW) at 14s period
No alignment: Swell from 214° is outside workable range 280°-320°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 343° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at El Faro (Punta Mita). Either swell direction (214°), size (0.8m), or wind (5 km/h from 343°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 214° (SW) at 14s period
No alignment: Swell from 213° is outside workable range 280°-320°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 15s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 190° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at El Faro (Punta Mita). Either swell direction (213°), size (0.9m), or wind (7 km/h from 190°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 213° (SSW) at 16s period
No alignment: Swell from 211° is outside workable range 280°-320°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 15s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 353° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at El Faro (Punta Mita). Either swell direction (211°), size (0.8m), or wind (6 km/h from 353°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 211° (SSW) at 15s period
No alignment: Swell from 205° is outside workable range 280°-320°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 4 km/h from 220° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at El Faro (Punta Mita). Either swell direction (205°), size (0.7m), or wind (4 km/h from 220°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 205° (SSW) at 14s period
No alignment: Swell from 199° is outside workable range 280°-320°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 346° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at El Faro (Punta Mita). Either swell direction (199°), size (0.7m), or wind (7 km/h from 346°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 199° (SSW) at 15s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
No alignment: Swell from 204° is outside workable range 280°-320°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 17° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at El Faro (Punta Mita). Either swell direction (204°), size (0.6m), or wind (8 km/h from 17°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 204° (SSW) at 16s period
No alignment: Swell from 221° is outside workable range 280°-320°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 227° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at El Faro (Punta Mita). Either swell direction (221°), size (0.5m), or wind (6 km/h from 227°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 221° (SW) at 16s period
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