10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Coast, Mexico
Barra de Navidad is a rivermouth break at the entrance to a lagoon on the Jalisco coast, producing quality waves when conditions align. The charming colonial town adds to the appeal, offering a blend of surf and Mexican culture that defines the authentic Costalegre experience.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-08 with a score of 75/100 (Good)
Fair recommendation: Barra de Navidad has 3 Good days but no Firing days. Decent for a local session.
Good alignment: Swell from 196° is 4° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 201° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Barra de Navidad. The 0.8m swell from 196° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 175° is 25° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 158° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Poor conditions at Barra de Navidad. Either swell direction (175°), size (0.9m), or wind (6 km/h from 158°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 175° (S) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 183° is 17° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 276° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Surfable but not special at Barra de Navidad. The 0.8m swell from 183° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 183° (S) at 13s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 199° is within 5° of optimal 200°.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.4m from ideal 1.6m.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 149° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Good surfable conditions at Barra de Navidad. 1.2m swell from 199° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 199° (SSW) at 15s period
Good alignment: Swell from 197° is 3° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 187° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Good surfable conditions at Barra de Navidad. 1.3m swell from 197° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 197° (SSW) at 15s period
Good alignment: Swell from 195° is 5° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 222° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Good surfable conditions at Barra de Navidad. 1.3m swell from 195° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 189° is 11° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 164° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Surfable but not special at Barra de Navidad. The 1.2m swell from 189° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 189° (S) at 14s period
Good alignment: Swell from 194° is 6° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 250° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Surfable but not special at Barra de Navidad. The 1.0m swell from 194° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 15s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 191° is 9° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 184° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Surfable but not special at Barra de Navidad. The 0.9m swell from 191° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 191° (S) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 206° is 6° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 168° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-45°.
Surfable but not special at Barra de Navidad. The 0.8m swell from 206° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 206° (SSW) at 16s period
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