Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Sayulita in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Punta Sayulita has cooking for the next couple of weeks.
The pattern is consistent but small. We’ve got a steady SW groundswell coming through, with the best windows always in the morning. The water is a warm 89°F, running much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be fine in boardshorts. The first real standout is Thursday morning, September 10th. A clean 3ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, light offshore easterly wind, and moderate energy (349). That’s your best early look.
Friday the 11th morning is another solid pick with offshore wind, 2ft SW swell at 15 seconds, and clean conditions. Saturday the 12th morning is small but glassy with a 2ft SW swell. The following week, the cleanest conditions stay locked in the mornings, especially Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th with 2ft to 2ft SW groundswell and light cross-offshore breezes.
The absolute highlight is Thursday morning, September 17th. Dead calm, glassy water, and a clean 2ft SSW swell. The energy is moderate (256), but the wind is pure glass. If you’re heading out, that’s the session to target. Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th mornings also serve up glassy conditions with 2-2ft SW swell and super-long periods of 18-19 seconds. Smooth as silk.
Afternoons are mostly a write-off with onshore winds ruining the party, so stick to the AM. By the 21st and 22nd, the swell picks back up to around 3ft under clean skies and light cross-offshore winds in the morning.
Punta Sayulita is a beach and reef setup that’s very consistent and exposed to that SW swell. Those long-period swells (over 15 seconds) will have real power and shape, but at a beach break they can straighten out a bit. With these small sizes, it’s still fun for everyone. Expect some company, as it can get crowded here.
The last few days, around the 24th, the energy drops off and conditions get more ordinary. The bottom line: mornings are the golden window, and a few glassy mid-month days are the true standouts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 232 | 238 | 302 | 299 | 353 | 220 | 214 | 167 | 164 | 95 | 87 | 85 | 84 | 80 | 109 | 108 | 246 | 203 | 216 | 206 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | off | on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:31PM1.56m | 9:22AM1.45m | 9:08PM1.56m | 9:40AM1.49m | 9:42PM1.50m | 9:58AM1.50m | 10:15PM1.40m | 10:15AM1.50m | 10:46PM1.28m | 10:31AM1.48m | 11:15PM1.15m | 10:44AM1.43m | 11:42PM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:05AM0.13m | 3:10PM0.44m | 3:29AM0.22m | 3:40PM0.36m | 3:50AM0.32m | 4:10PM0.32m | 4:08AM0.44m | 4:38PM0.33m | 4:20AM0.55m | 5:06PM0.36m | 4:27AM0.65m | 5:34PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — |
mm | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 232 | 238 | 302 | 299 | 353 | 220 | 214 | 167 | 164 | 95 | 87 | 85 | 84 | 80 | 109 | 108 | 246 | 203 | 216 | 206 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 5 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 59 | 142 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 37 | 35 | 2 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | W 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | W 13 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | W 13 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 12 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 36 | 40 | 22 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 48 | 31 | 30 | 58 | 41 | 58 | 38 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
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