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El Anclote

Punta Mita, Mexico

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El Anclote is a mellow right point in the village of Punta Mita, perfect for longboards and beginners. The wave offers long, gentle rides that are ideal for learning and cruising. The charming village atmosphere and easy access make it a popular destination for surfers of all levels.

El Anclote surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Fair

1.1mSW@14s

8km/h

1.1m@14s

8km/h

Wed4

Fair

0.9mWSW@13s

8km/h

0.9m@13s

8km/h

Thu5

Good

0.9mW@14s

9km/h

0.9m@14s

9km/h

Fri6

Good

1.0mWNW@14s

11km/h

1.0m@14s

11km/h

Sat7

Good

0.9mWNW@14s

9km/h

0.9m@14s

9km/h

Sun8

Good

1.0mWNW@15s

7km/h

1.0m@15s

7km/h

Mon9

Good

0.8mWNW@15s

6km/h

0.8m@15s

6km/h

Tue10

Good

0.6mWNW@15s

7km/h

0.6m@15s

7km/h

Wed11

Good

0.7mWNW@15s

6km/h

0.7m@15s

6km/h

Thu12

Good

0.8mWNW@14s

8km/h

0.8m@14s

8km/h

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 6 km/h · PM 13 km/h · High tide at 5am (1.1m)

Swell

1.1m

SW(224°)

Score: 25/25

Period

14s

Groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

8km/h

NNW(346°)

Score: 14/25

Weather

29°C

0.0mm7%

First light 6:35amSunrise 7:05amSunset 6:25pmLast light 6:55pm

Windswell

0.1m@1s

Secondary

0.2m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.1m @14s SW outside window

Wind8 km/h NNW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:35am–6:55pm · through lowIdeal tide: mid to high

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swell

windkm/h

8g15

3g11

6g20

12g30

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5g11

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13g32

4g9

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tidem

5:56am1.1m

11:45am0.5m

5:30pm1.1m

6:08am1.2m

12:19pm0.3m

6:18pm1.1m

6:30am1.2m

12:53pm0.2m

7:00pm1.1m

12:46am0.4m

6:50am1.3m

1:25pm0.1m

7:40pm1.1m

1:13am0.4m

7:11am1.3m

1:55pm0.1m

8:13pm1.1m

1:40am0.5m

7:34am1.4m

2:30pm0.0m

8:48pm1.0m

1:56am0.5m

7:55am1.3m

2:55pm0.0m

9:18pm1.0m

2:10am0.5m

8:15am1.3m

3:24pm0.0m

9:45pm0.9m

2:30am0.6m

8:36am1.3m

3:48pm0.1m

10:20pm0.8m

2:45am0.6m

8:56am1.2m

4:16pm0.1m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

5:56 am

High · 1.07m

11:45 am

Low · 0.52m

5:30 pm

High · 1.05m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size25/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind14/25

Raw Score64/100

Adjustments

💨 Gusty Wind-4

⚠️ Weak Component-10

Adjusted Score50/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score50

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.1m @14s SW outside window

Wind8 km/h NNW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: WNW (300°)
Direction range: 280° - 320°
Size range: 0.6m - 1.8m
Ideal size: 1.1m - 1.5m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 13s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (90°)
Offshore range: 60° - 120°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid to high

Water temp

26°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: Punta Mita village. Easy beach access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is El Anclote?

El Anclote is a point break in Punta Mita, Mexico, that mostly breaks right.

What swell works best at El Anclote?

El Anclote picks up swell from the W round to the NW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the WNW. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 0.6m and handles up to about 1.8m, with the sweet spot around 1.1 to 1.5m. Period matters too: aim for 13s or longer, as anything under 10s 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 El Anclote?

An E wind is dead offshore at El Anclote, and anything from the ENE round to the ESE 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 El Anclote?

El Anclote is at its best around the mid to high tide.

When is the best time of year to surf El Anclote?

The most reliable run of swell at El Anclote comes Jun to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Mar too. Year-round waves. Mellow longboard spot.

How cold is the water at El Anclote?

The water at El Anclote averages around 26°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is El Anclote good for beginners?

Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Can get crowded. Mix of skill levels.

How do I get to El Anclote?

The nearest airport on our list is PVR, then it's roughly a 45-minute drive. Punta Mita village. Easy beach access.

What other surf spots are near El Anclote?

The closest breaks we track are El Faro (Punta Mita) (1.8 km), La Bahia (Punta Mita) (3.9 km) and Punta Burros (4.1 km), handy when El Anclote isn't working. We track 5 spots around Punta Mita in total.