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Level 5/10

Barra de Navidad

Jalisco Coast, Mexico

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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.

Barra de Navidad surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Good

1.3mSSW@14s

10km/h

1.3m@14s

10km/h

Thu5

Good

1.3mSSW@16s

8km/h

1.3m@16s

8km/h

Fri6

Good

1.2mSSW@15s

11km/h

1.2m@15s

11km/h

Sat7

Good

1.1mSSW@13s

7km/h

1.1m@13s

7km/h

Sun8

Good

1.0mSSW@16s

7km/h

1.0m@16s

7km/h

Mon9

Poor

0.9mWNW@16s

7km/h

0.9m@16s

7km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.7mW@15s

6km/h

0.7m@15s

6km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.8mW@15s

7km/h

0.8m@15s

7km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.8mWNW@15s

5km/h

0.8m@15s

5km/h

Fri13

Good

0.9mSSW@16s

5km/h

0.9m@16s

5km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 9 km/h · PM 8 km/h · Tide at 6am (0.9m)

Swell

1.3m

SSW(199°)

Score: 18/25

Period

14s

Groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

10km/h

SE(128°)

Score: 11/25

Weather

28°C

0.0mm63%

First light 6:30amSunrise 7:00amSunset 6:23pmLast light 6:53pm

Windswell

0.1m@1s

Secondary

0.5m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.3m @14s SSW in window

Wind10 km/h SE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 9:09–11:58am · droppingStrike window: 1:13–4:12pm · risingIdeal tide: mid

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2m1.0

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swell

windkm/h

9g17

9g21

12g29

11g28

6g19

2g5

12g25

9g22

9g26

6g15

3g9

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tidem

6:22am0.9m

12:38pm0.3m

6:30pm0.9m

6:30am1.0m

1:03pm0.2m

7:15pm0.9m

12:52am0.4m

6:48am1.0m

1:30pm0.1m

7:47pm0.9m

1:20am0.4m

7:03am1.0m

1:56pm0.1m

8:21pm0.8m

1:30am0.5m

7:22am1.0m

2:24pm0.0m

8:50pm0.8m

1:50am0.5m

7:30am1.0m

2:45pm0.0m

9:20pm0.7m

1:54am0.5m

7:50am1.0m

3:10pm0.0m

9:50pm0.7m

2:00am0.5m

8:10am1.0m

3:37pm0.1m

10:15pm0.6m

1:54am0.5m

8:18am0.9m

4:00pm0.1m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

6:22 am

High · 0.95m

12:38 pm

Low · 0.33m

6:30 pm

High · 0.88m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Good

Components

Swell Direction24/25

Swell Size18/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind11/25

Raw Score78/100

Adjustments

💨 Gusty Wind-4

Adjusted Score74/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score74

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.3m @14s SSW in window

Wind10 km/h SE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (200°)
Direction range: 180° - 220°
Size range: 0.9m - 2.4m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2m
Height multiplier: 0.90×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: NNE (22°)
Offshore range: 0° - 45°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Charming town at lagoon entrance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Barra de Navidad?

Barra de Navidad is a beach break in Jalisco Coast, Mexico, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Barra de Navidad?

Barra de Navidad picks up swell from the S round to the SW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 12s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Barra de Navidad?

A NNE wind is dead offshore at Barra de Navidad, and anything from the N round to the NE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Barra de Navidad?

Barra de Navidad is at its best around mid tide.

When is the best time of year to surf Barra de Navidad?

The most reliable run of swell at Barra de Navidad comes May to Oct. There's a second window in Apr and Nov too. Summer swells. Rivermouth at lagoon.

How cold is the water at Barra de Navidad?

The water at Barra de Navidad averages around 28°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Barra de Navidad good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Rivermouth can have water quality issues.