Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 683 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks. This is a mellow, beginner-friendly beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the swell. It’s very consistent, which is a real bonus, and the water is sitting at a balmy 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be fine in just boardies.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Wednesday the 26th morning is worth a paddle, with clean 2ft surf from the SW, a long 16-second period, and light cross-off winds. The combined energy is moderate (158). But the afternoon goes onshore and messy, so don’t bank on it. Thursday the 27th morning is a step up, with 2ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and light cross-off breezes keeping things clean. The energy is picking up a bit (238). Friday the 28th morning is where it starts to get good. That’s the first standout: glassy conditions, 2ft SSW swell, a nice long 16-second period, and the energy is building (280). It’s going to be clean and fun on the longboard.
The real highlight, though, is Saturday the 29th morning. We’ve got 3ft of SSW groundswell, a 16-second period, with light cross-off winds. The combined energy is pumping at 542 – that’s solid moderate energy. The water will be clean, the waves will have some shape, and for a beginner-friendly spot, this is as good as it gets. Crowds are possible, so get in early.
Sunday the 30th morning is still decent, with 2ft SW swell and a 14-second period, light cross-off winds, and clean conditions. Energy is moderate (394). After that, the surf drops off a bit through Monday and Tuesday mornings, with smaller 2ft to 2ft swells, though the mornings stay clean with light offshores or glass. The combined energy dips back into the low 100s and 200s.
Then we get a second wave of action. Wednesday the 2nd September morning brings a risk of thunderstorms, but with offshore winds at 3 mph and 3ft WSW swell, the energy is back up to 394. The period is a shorter 11 seconds, so it’ll be a bit less organised, but still fun. Thursday the 3rd morning is cloudier, but with 3ft SW swell, a 17-second period, and moderate energy (541), it’s worth a look. The real standout of the second week is Friday the 4th September morning: 3ft SW swell at 17 seconds, light cross-off winds, clean conditions, and the combined energy is 515. That’s a top morning.
The following Saturday and Sunday mornings are still good, with glassy or clean conditions and 2ft to 3ft SW swells, but the energy trails off to the 200s and 400s. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th September mornings are clean and surfable, but smaller again. The last real highlight is Wednesday the 10th September morning, with rain showers, offshore winds, 2ft SW swell, a 16-second period, and good energy (402). That’s a solid end to the run.
Overall, the mornings are your window. The afternoons are mostly blown out with onshore cross-onshore winds. The best two sessions are definitely Saturday the 29th August morning and Friday the 4th September morning. Get out there.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 121 | 78 | 75 | 103 | 130 | 89 | 177 | 439 | 595 | 436 | 353 | 275 | 211 | 208 | 133 | 120 | 118 | 116 | 82 | 112 | 205 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:22AM1.29m | 8:30PM1.52m | 9:36AM1.34m | 9:01PM1.54m | 9:53AM1.39m | 9:33PM1.52m | 10:10AM1.43m | 10:05PM1.46m | 10:28AM1.47m | 10:39PM1.36m | 10:48AM1.48m | 11:15PM1.23m | 11:10AM1.47m | 11:59PM1.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:39PM0.67m | 3:13AM0.14m | 3:05PM0.57m | 3:34AM0.17m | 3:33PM0.49m | 3:55AM0.23m | 4:03PM0.42m | 4:16AM0.32m | 4:36PM0.38m | 4:35AM0.43m | 5:13PM0.38m | 4:53AM0.55m | 5:56PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 10 | W 11 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 26 | 78 | 75 | 56 | 130 | 89 | 177 | 439 | 595 | 436 | 353 | 275 | 167 | 208 | 110 | 68 | 118 | 116 | 75 | 112 | 205 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 13 | WSW 7 | W 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 121 | 22 | 18 | 103 | 46 | 26 | 85 | 10 | 14 | 103 | 56 | 75 | 211 | 85 | 133 | 120 | 51 | 38 | 82 | 83 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WSW 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 4 | SW 11 | WNW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 4 | WNW 11 | WSW 10 | W 11 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 29 | 79 | 80 | 88 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 21 | 61 | 38 | 49 | 77 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
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