Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is a pretty quiet stretch for Punta Sayulita, no doubt about it. The water’s running warm at 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 4° above average. That’s unusual, but it’s a nice touch if you’re in the water.
We’re looking at a long run of small, ordinary surf through the first week. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft from the SW or SSW, with weak energy readings – the combined energy sits between 79 and 175 for most of that time, which is pretty weak. The mornings are the only real window, with glassy or clean conditions thanks to light easterly or offshore breezes, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. Thursday the 20th morning has glassy conditions and 2ft SW swell, but it’s a struggle. Afternoons are a write-off – onshore winds and choppy mess.
There’s a notable gap of poor to ordinary surf from the 20th through to the 26th. Nothing really stands out as worth the paddle.
Things start to perk up on Thursday the 27th of August. That morning, we’ve got a clean 2ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, light offshore wind from the east, and the energy climbs to 240 – still moderate, but the quality is better. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” and with that offshore wind, it’s the first real window.
Then Friday the 28th of August morning is the standout. Glassy conditions, 2ft SSW swell, a 16-second period – that’s proper long-period groundswell, which means more energy and better shape. The combined energy jumps to 446, which is moderate. This is your best bet for clean, lined-up waves, especially with the glassy wind. The optimum swell direction for Punta Sayulita is WSW, so the SSW is a touch off, but the quality of the morning makes up for it.
Saturday the 29th of August morning is another strong one. 3ft SW swell with a 16-second period, light cross-off wind from the ENE, and the energy is 522 – still moderate. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and with that size and clean wind, this is the best swell of the outlook. It’s still a small wave, but for the area, this is the one to aim for.
The following week, from the 30th into early September, we’re back to smaller, more inconsistent surf. The 30th morning has 3ft SSW swell and clean wind, but the energy drops to 363. After that, it’s mostly surfer-ordinary or poor through to the 4th of September, with a few mornings offering clean conditions but small waves. The 4th of September morning has 2ft SW swell, light offshore wind, and energy of 327 – it’s okay, but not a standout.
Overall, the best on offer is the Saturday the 29th of August morning at Punta Sayulita. The 3ft SW swell, long period, and clean cross-off wind make it the pick of the run. The Friday the 28th morning is a close second for the glassy conditions and longer period. Everything else is a gamble for small scraps.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
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93 | 88 | 69 | 67 | 68 | 78 | 97 | 68 | 108 | 80 | 81 | 112 | 107 | 132 | 138 | 93 | 90 | 124 | 121 | 78 | 75 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:08PM1.19m | 10:57AM1.13m | 3:06PM1.11m | 9:41AM1.12m | 5:48PM1.16m | 9:08AM1.14m | 6:45PM1.27m | 9:03AM1.18m | 7:24PM1.37m | 9:10AM1.23m | 7:58PM1.46m | 9:22AM1.29m | 8:30PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:49AM0.56m | 2:30PM1.11m | 1:21AM0.44m | 1:32PM1.04m | 1:46AM0.34m | 1:40PM0.95m | 2:09AM0.25m | 1:55PM0.86m | 2:30AM0.19m | 2:16PM0.76m | 2:52AM0.15m | 2:39PM0.67m | |||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 13 | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 10 |
93 | 88 | 69 | 67 | 68 | 78 | 97 | 68 | 108 | 79 | 68 | 66 | 107 | 132 | 138 | 40 | 31 | 124 | 52 | 67 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 9 | NW 3 | SSW 16 | NW 9 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
1 | 8 | 2 | 26 | 3 | 49 | 2 | 5 | 59 | 80 | 81 | 112 | 65 | 29 | 43 | 93 | 90 | 64 | 121 | 78 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | NNW 3 | NW 13 | NW 4 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | SSW 8 | NW 4 | NW 5 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 5 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 |
11 | 13 | 36 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 37 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — |
— | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 347 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
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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.











