
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 24s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Sayulita in the next 16 days are 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s cooking for Punta Sayulita. We’ve got a solid 16-day window opening up, with plenty of action to talk about.
The overall pattern is a classic summer south-west groundswell pulse, with the energy really building up through the second half of the run. The water here is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 88°F, so you’re in for a warm session.
The standout option is the morning of Monday, 29 July. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the wind is glassy. It’s going to be as clean as it gets. The wave energy is strong at 617 (combined energy of all swells directed here). This is the pick of the bunch.
Another real beauty is the morning of Sunday, 28 July. We’re looking at a 4 ft swell from the SW, period of 17 seconds, with a cross-off breeze. The wave energy is pumping at 710 (combined energy of all swells directed here). That’s a lot of grunt for a beach and reef setup, but that long period will make for some lined-up walls. Expect a very good session.
The morning of Wednesday, 29 July is also a cracker, with glassy conditions and 3 ft of SSW swell, period 16 seconds, and 617 energy. It’s a repeat of that quality.
For the first week, the mornings are consistently the go. Monday, 20 July through Wednesday, 22 July all show clean, cross-off conditions with 3 ft to 3 ft of SW swell, period around 15-16 seconds. The wave energy is moderate to strong (324-397). The midweek looks promising, but it’s the weekend that really starts to fire.
Moving into the second week, the swell stays solid. On Thursday, 30 July, morning brings a clean 3 ft from the SSW with a cross-off, and the energy is still moderate at 378. Friday, 31 July is similar, with 2 ft and a clean morning.
The big news is further out. On Monday, 3 August, we get a jump in size. The morning shows a clean 5 ft from the SW, period 13 seconds, with glassy conditions and wave energy cranking at 654. This is a punchy one, but it’s for the more experienced surfer as it’s getting up there. The following morning, Tuesday, 4 August, is also a standout with 5 ft from the WSW, period 12 seconds, and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is still strong at 601.
There are a few gaps to mention. The afternoons are generally a write-off through the whole period, with onshore or cross-on winds and poor conditions. Also, the morning of Saturday, 1 August looks pretty ordinary with moderate wind and poor conditions. The morning of Sunday, 2 August is only surfable, not great.
Remember, this is a beach and reef setup, so when that long-period groundswell rolls in, it can break a bit straight on the beach. But the reefs and points will handle it beautifully. The crowd factor here is "sometimes", so you might have some company on the best days.
Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 24 | WSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
302 | 302 | 284 | 266 | 241 | 132 | 205 | 243 | 207 | 135 | 186 | 206 | 271 | 186 | 664 | 361 | 450 | 546 | 465 | 449 | 607 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:45PM1.23m | 2:39AM0.85m | 2:28PM1.21m | 3:34PM1.20m | 4:53PM1.21m | 9:21AM1.07m | 5:58PM1.26m | 9:13AM1.11m | 6:48PM1.33m | 9:22AM1.15m | 7:28PM1.40m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:19PM0.73m | 6:10AM0.80m | 11:42PM0.64m | 00:45AM0.52m | 1:23AM0.41m | 12:43PM1.02m | 1:53AM0.31m | 1:24PM0.96m | 2:22AM0.23m | 1:53PM0.90m | 2:49AM0.16m | ||||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 11 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 21 | WSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
302 | 302 | 284 | 266 | 241 | 132 | 205 | 243 | 207 | 135 | 186 | 206 | 203 | 186 | 664 | 93 | 450 | 546 | 465 | 449 | 607 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 24 | WNW 6 | WSW 11 | SW 21 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
45 | 44 | 35 | 13 | 44 | 95 | 92 | 96 | 96 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 271 | 14 | 135 | 361 | 91 | 75 | 53 | 74 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WSW 8 | NW 3 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 26 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | SW 12 | WNW 7 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | S 13 |
50 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 12 | 2 | 41 | 41 | 4 | 10 | 105 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 15 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 12 | 28 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 36 |
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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.










