Located in Nayarit, Mexico, El Anclote is a fun beach break that offers up some fun sections for learners, etc. There is also an offshore reef that throws up big walls great for longboarding. The waves here are pretty easy to surf and break for up to 100 meters (328 feet) over a rock and sand bottom.
What are the best surf conditions for El Anclote?
Gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if small and a shortboard as the size picks up. This break is good for all levels of surfer. The surf here usually has a wave (5/10) and will get busy at peak times (5/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the West. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini year-round. The water temperatures range from 31°C to 22°C (88°F to 72°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
