Playa Olas Altas
Mazatlán · Mexico
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A year-round staple near Mazatlán, Playa Olas Altas is a sand beach exposed to N-facing swell — NW–NE on the forecast is when it lights up, ideally with a SE–SW wind.
Today's surf at Playa Olas Altas
Updated 03:29 spot time
Playa Olas Altas surf report for Sunday 27 Sept: waves 2.0 m overhead, 1.5 m SW swell at 10.55 s. Wind up to 13 km/h E. Water 32°C. Best surf window around 15:00 — good (4/5) with 10 km/h W wind.
Snapshot from the Sunday 27 Sept build — the live hourly forecast below updates every hour.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Know before you go
Best swell
NW–NE
Best wind
SE–SW
Break type
Beach break
Best season
Year-round
Safety: Friendly by surf standards, but rip currents and drop-in etiquette still apply. Shifting sandbars create moving rip currents — learn to spot them and use them to get out back.
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