Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

Rusty.

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