Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the stretch ahead for Punta Sayulita. It’s a classic case of a slow burn – we’ve got a week of small, tricky surf before things finally wake up.

The first part of this outlook is a grind. From Monday the 17th right through to the morning of Friday the 28th, we're looking at knee-to-waist high waves, mostly in the 1.3ft to 2.3ft range. The energy is weak, sitting between 91 and 212 in the brackets, and the prevailing onshore winds in the afternoons are going to chop things up. Mornings are your only real chance, and even then, we're just talking about clean but very ordinary, mushy waves. The water is a balmy 89.4° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a wetsuit, that’s for sure.

This is a beginner-friendly stretch, but it's pretty average. There are glimmers of clean conditions with light offshore breezes on the 20th and 22nd, but the swell just isn't there to make it exciting. You'll be doing more floating than surfing.

Now, let's talk about the good stuff. Starting with the morning of Friday the 28th, the ocean finally wakes up. We see the energy jump to 340, and the swell stays a modest 1.6ft from the SW, but the conditions align – clean and light. It’s the first real sign of life.

But the standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the morning of Saturday the 29th of August. The swell builds to a clean 3.3ft, with a solid period of 17 seconds from the SW, and the energy jumps to a strong 581. That's a proper pulse of groundswell. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so Punta Sayulita is going to have some shape to it. This is the best session on offer. It’s still a manageable size for most, but that long period means it'll have some push.

The morning of Sunday the 30th is the other one to keep an eye on. Still a solid 3ft of SW swell, with good energy (340 rating) and light winds. It's a close second to Saturday, but the highlight is definitely Saturday morning.

After that, we slide back into smaller, less inspiring surf as we head into September. The swells are still around 2.3ft, but the consistency and energy drop off.

Just a heads-up: this break is very consistent, so it's not like it's a secret spot that rarely turns on, but for the next couple of weeks, you have to be patient. Saturday morning is the one. Be there early.

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