Punta Sayulita Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.88° N 105.45° W

Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Sayulita sea temperature is
31.2° C
1.8° 

Punta Sayulita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 808 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 6AM (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 6AM. 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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Sayulita in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s brewing for Punta Sayulita.

We’ve got a 16-day window, and it starts off a bit slow on Wednesday the 22nd with a small 3ft SW swell, but conditions are tidy enough to get wet. The real magic kicks in later in the week. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

The standout run for me is from Sunday the 26th through to Thursday the 30th. That’s where the quality peaks. Sunday morning (26th), Punta Sayulita is looking prime with a 3ft SW groundswell (18 sec period, 504 combined energy) and a clean cross-off breeze. That’s a solid, surfable wave with good shape. The energy is moderate (504) but the swell is clean and the period is long enough to give you some real push.

Then Monday the 27th morning, we get a 3ft SW swell with a true offshore wind, ENE at 15 km/h, and the combined energy jumps to 621. That’s a very good morning, clean and punchy. Tuesday the 28th is even better – morning sees 4ft SSW swell, 17 sec period, and light cross-off wind, energy at 799. By Tuesday afternoon, it’s glassy with 4ft and 16 sec period, 825 energy. That’s some of the best conditions you’ll see all window.

Wednesday the 29th morning is another standout: 4ft SW swell, 16 sec period, clean offshore wind, and 996 energy. That’s a lot of energy for a wave that size, meaning it’ll have some grunt. Thursday the 30th morning, a 5ft SW swell moves in with glassy conditions, 13 sec period, and 920 energy. That’s the biggest of the window, but at 5ft it’s still manageable for most intermediates, though beginners might find it a bit of a handful.

After that, the swell settles down. The first week of August sees smaller waves, mostly 2ft to 3ft, with clean mornings but a lot of onshore afternoons. The energy drops off, and the window fades out. There’s a noticeable gap in quality from around August 1st onwards, with only ordinary conditions on offer.

The best call? Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th mornings. Clean, solid, with that long-period SW groundswell. Crowds are possible at Punta Sayulita, it’s a consistent spot, so get there early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.5
SW
14
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
24
0.4
SW
12
0.9
SW
21
0.6
SW
21
0.8
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19
0.9
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19
0.9
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18
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
132
182
176
104
63
54
45
271
40
664
361
450
627
465
449
607
580
410
522
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
NE
15
NW
5
SW
10
SE
20
W
5
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
NNE
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E
10
W
5
SSE
15
NE
15
WNW
10
SSW
15
ENE
15
WNW
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Wind State
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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
Low Tide
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
2:20PM0.84m
clear
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rain showers
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thunderstorm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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