Punta Sayulita Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.88° N 105.45° W

Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Sayulita sea temperature is
31.0°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 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period with SSW 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Sayulita in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 9AM. 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 (Fri 16th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 17th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 17th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
0
2
2
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2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
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2
2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
211
316
487
407
402
322
392
372
279
279
272
188
183
178
180
180
390
197
149
322
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
NW
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
NW
10
NNE
15
E
5
ESE
10
E
5
E
10
NNW
10
NE
5
ENE
10
WNW
5
ENE
10
ENE
15
NW
10
E
10
ENE
10
NW
10
NNE
Wind State
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:14AM1.33m
10:08AM1.25m
9:37AM1.18m
8:20AM1.14m
4:58PM1.00m
7:31AM1.18m
6:10PM1.11m
7:22AM1.26m
6:53PM1.23m
7:29AM1.35m
7:30PM1.33m
Low Tide
6:10PM0.54m
7:42PM0.65m
00:01AM0.58m
1:53PM0.95m
00:27AM0.52m
1:15PM0.84m
00:49AM0.47m
1:18PM0.68m
1:11AM0.44m
1:35PM0.51m
1:34AM0.43m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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6:32
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 mm
3
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12
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Temp °C
28
28
27
30
30
29
27
22
25
28
28
27
28
28
27
29
29
28
29
29
28
Feels °C
32
32
32
33
32
33
26
25
27
30
29
29
31
31
31
32
32
33
34
33
32
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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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