Punta Sayulita Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.88° N 105.45° W

Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Punta Sayulita sea temperature is
31.5° C
2.3° 

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 19 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: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 18th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful12AM (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 have a look at what’s comin’ down the pipe for Punta Sayulita.

The pattern over the next couple of weeks is all about small, clean windows in the mornings, with the afternoons getting blown out. It’s a classic setup for this spot – you gotta be an early bird. The water is sitting at a balmy 89°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be surfing in a warm bath.

The first real standout is the Saturday morning, the 18th of July. We’ve got a small but clean 2 ft swell from the SW, with a very long period of 17 seconds, giving it real groundswell punch. The wind is a light cross-off at 6 mph, and the wave energy is moderate (238). It’s only a beginner wave size, but it'll be clean and fun. The glassy conditions on Saturday afternoon are a tease, but the swell drops to 1 ft.

Sunday the 19th morning is another cracker for the early crew. Glassy conditions, a 2 ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, and moderate energy kicking up to 393. This is a long-period swell, which at a beach and reef setup can sometimes run a bit straight, but with the glassy wind it’ll be a joy for a longboard or a foiler.

The next big highlight is Wednesday the 24th of July morning. The swell drops to 2 ft, but the period jumps to a massive 24 seconds – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate (391) and the wind is a light cross-off from the NE. This is a true gem for the reef, as those long-period lines will wrap in beautifully. Expect clean, tidy lines for the experienced crew.

Looking further out, the week starting Monday the 27th of July sees the swell building. Monday morning is a standout – 3 ft of SW groundswell with a 17-second period, clean offshore wind from the E at 3 mph, and the energy is strong at 631. This is the best looking swell of the run. Tuesday the 28th morning is even bigger at 4 ft, with a clean offshore wind and a strong energy reading of 752. This is getting into the fun zone for intermediate surfers, but still manageable.

By the time we hit the 29th of July and beyond, the swell hangs around 3 ft to 3 ft, still with clean mornings, but the afternoons are a write-off. The Sunday morning of the 26th is also worth a mention – glassy, 3 ft SW swell, with strong energy (565). Just keep an eye on those risk t-storms.

The pattern is clear: mornings are the magic window. The afternoons get a stiff cross-on or onshore wind that ruins the shape. For the best sessions, set your alarm for the 18th, 19th, and 24th July mornings, and then the 27th and 28th July mornings are the real standouts. The long-period swells are a treat for the reef, but the beach breaks might be a bit straight.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
17
0.8
WSW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
SW
24
0.4
SW
23
0.9
SW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
145
95
129
232
117
183
302
302
284
266
206
151
153
160
87
100
74
55
271
138
664
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
NNE
5
E
15
W
10
NE
10
NE
15
NW
10
NE
5
NE
15
WNW
10
NW
5
NNE
15
WNW
0
SSE
15
ESE
15
WNW
10
N
5
NE
15
WNW
10
NE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:40PM1.26m
00:02AM1.16m
1:11PM1.24m
00:55AM0.99m
1:45PM1.23m
2:39AM0.85m
2:28PM1.21m
3:34PM1.20m
4:53PM1.21m
9:21AM1.07m
5:58PM1.26m
Low Tide
6:23PM0.74m
6:19AM0.54m
7:28PM0.75m
6:28AM0.69m
9:19PM0.73m
6:10AM0.80m
11:42PM0.64m
00:45AM0.52m
1:23AM0.41m
12:43PM1.02m
1:53AM0.31m
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:45
7:45
7:45
7:44
7:44
7:44
7:43
 mm
1
2
15
29
Temp °C
28
29
28
29
30
28
29
30
29
29
30
29
29
30
29
28
30
28
29
30
29
Feels °C
31
34
32
33
32
32
32
32
33
33
33
33
33
33
34
30
32
31
32
33
33
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Punta Sayulita:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Punta Sayulita surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


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.

Nearest locationNearest