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Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Nayarit, Mexico)

Punta Sayulita break guidePhoto by: Jay Ailworth

Punta Sayulita Surf Guide

Punta Sayulita in Nayarit is an exposed beach and reef break that is usually a safe bet. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the east. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west southwest. A left hand reef break. It's sometimes crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.

Punta Sayulita Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach and reef2very consistent
27.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Punta Sayulita:

The best conditions reported for surf at Punta Sayulita occur when a West-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

What's the best time of year to surf Punta Sayulita (for consistent clean waves)?

octoberBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Punta Sayulita with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of October. Clean surfable waves are typically found 63% of the time in October while 36% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 1% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
63%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
36%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
1%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Punta Sayulita Location Map

Interactive Punta Sayulita surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Punta Sayulita is Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (Puerto Vallarta) Airport (PVR) in Mexico, which is 30 km (19 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Punta Sayulita is Tepic Airport (TPQ), also in Mexico, 88 km (55 miles) away.

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Punta Sayulita Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 09:31 Local Time
Wednesday 06
9AM12PM3PM6PM
Wave (m)
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
Period (s) 15 14 14 14
Wind (km/h)
5
15
15
10
Wind State cross cross-
on		 cross-
on		 cross

What does Punta Sayulita look like?

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    Tides at Punta Sayulita

    Current tide and informaton
    For Ostiones, 3 km from Punta Sayulita.
    Next High Water: 12:30pm | 0.93m
    Tidal range Clock
    Next Low Water: 03:50pm | 0.86m
    IS AT (local time)

    Punta Sayulita Sea Temperature

    Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 26.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (27.0 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Punta Sayulita won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.
    Current Temp*: 27.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Mexico Sea TemperatureView Sea Temp Map

    Swell History at Punta Sayulita

    Surf stats for Punta Sayulita, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Punta Sayulita

    Wind stats for Punta Sayulita, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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    Punta Sayulita Reviews:

    Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

    Ratings
    Based on 17 votes.
    • Overall:2.0
    • Quality on a good day:3.2
    • Consistency of Surf:3.3
    • Difficulty Level:2.7
    • Wind and Kite Surfing:1.3
    • Crowds:2.0
    • ...

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    Review
    Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
    Doug warner from United States
    “Great beginners wave and good for intermediates too. Nearly Keats has surf.”

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