
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,326 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Sayulita this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Sayulita in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window for Punta Sayulita, and it’s a bit of a slow burn at first. The early part of the week is pretty lackluster, but once we get past the 24th, things start to look a lot more interesting.
The first real swell to get excited about shows up on the 24th. Friday morning, the water temp is sitting at 88.2°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and we’ve got a 1.6ft swell rolling in from the SW with a period of 24 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, packing a lot of energy (316). The wave energy is moderate, but that long period means the sets will be fat and lined up. The SW direction is a bit off the optimum, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean. The best morning of the early run.
The real standout, and the one I’d circle on the calendar, is Tuesday the 28th. The morning brings a 4.9ft swell from the SSW, period 17 seconds, and that’s serious energy (1297). The wind is offshore from the ESE at 6 mph, which will keep the faces clean. The water is still a touch warmer than average. The combined energy is strong, and the swell direction is a solid match for the optimum. At 4.9ft, it’s not for beginners, but for experienced surfers, this is excellent. The period is long enough to generate real power, and the offshore wind will make it a dream.
Wednesday the 29th is another beauty. The morning is glassy with a 3.6ft swell from the SW, and the period is 16 seconds. The energy is still strong (1142). The afternoon holds up too, with a 4.6ft swell and offshore wind from the E at 9 mph. That’s clean, lined-up surf for the experienced crew.
Thursday the 30th morning is glassy again with a 4.6ft swell from the SW, period 13 seconds (972 energy). It’s still very good, but the period is dropping a bit. The afternoon turns onshore, which is a shame.
After that, from the 31st into the first week of August, the size drops off. The 1st of August holds a 3.6ft swell on the morning with cross-offshore wind, but it’s inconsistent. By the 3rd, we’re down to knee-high dribble. The 4th and 5th are tiny, with weak energy below 100. The 6th is a write-off. So, get your sessions in from the 28th to the 30th, because after that, we’re looking at a dry spell of several days with nothing worth paddling out for.
The crowds at Punta Sayulita can be there sometimes, so you might have some company on those good days, but the quality will be worth it.
Alright, that’s the scoop. Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 24 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
182 | 145 | 104 | 63 | 54 | 46 | 271 | 40 | 664 | 361 | 450 | 627 | 465 | 449 | 607 | 679 | 692 | 516 | 1289 | 729 | 669 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | glassy | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:34PM1.20m | 4:53PM1.21m | 9:21AM1.07m | 5:58PM1.26m | 9:13AM1.11m | 6:48PM1.33m | 9:22AM1.15m | 7:28PM1.40m | 9:37AM1.18m | 8:04PM1.46m | 9:56AM1.21m | 8:37PM1.51m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 00:45AM0.52m | 1:23AM0.41m | 12:43PM1.02m | 1:53AM0.31m | 1:24PM0.96m | 2:22AM0.23m | 1:53PM0.90m | 2:49AM0.16m | 2:20PM0.84m | 3:14AM0.12m | 2:47PM0.79m | ||||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 13 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 24 | WSW 10 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 13 |
182 | 145 | 104 | 63 | 54 | 46 | 271 | 36 | 664 | 361 | 450 | 627 | 465 | 449 | 607 | 679 | 692 | 516 | 1289 | 729 | 669 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 13 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 8 | W 9 | SSW 13 | W 9 | SW 12 | SW 16 |
96 | 92 | 97 | 12 | 12 | 44 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 201 | 6 | 355 | 560 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 14 | WNW 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 6 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | WNW 7 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | — | W 11 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 |
6 | 41 | 9 | 44 | 44 | 6 | 30 | 40 | 15 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 12 | 28 | — | 2 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 36 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Nayarit | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Punta Sayulita Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta Sayulita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Sayulita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Sayulita surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Punta Sayulita) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Punta Sayulita may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Punta Sayulita is 33 km (20 miles) from the city of Ixtapa. If you plan a holiday in Nayarit, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ixtapa. Ixtapa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










