
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,651 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 (Oct 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 12AM. 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+) | 6PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
249 | 305 | 381 | 367 | 358 | 344 | 305 | 211 | 211 | 207 | 326 | 322 | 322 | 1158 | 2651 | 1731 | 1398 | 1401 | 867 | 883 | 352 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | off | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:51PM1.43m | 8:20AM1.46m | 8:27PM1.46m | 8:36AM1.52m | 9:01PM1.45m | 8:53AM1.56m | 9:32PM1.41m | 9:11AM1.57m | 10:02PM1.34m | 9:28AM1.56m | 10:31PM1.24m | 9:43AM1.53m | 10:59PM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:00PM0.51m | 2:09AM0.30m | 2:27PM0.37m | 2:33AM0.36m | 2:53PM0.26m | 2:54AM0.43m | 3:19PM0.19m | 3:13AM0.51m | 3:45PM0.16m | 3:28AM0.59m | 4:10PM0.18m | 3:41AM0.66m | 4:36PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 |
158 | 161 | 381 | 189 | 227 | 161 | 118 | 211 | 211 | 164 | 326 | 322 | 229 | 1158 | 2651 | 1731 | 1398 | 1401 | 867 | 883 | 352 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 16 | W 6 | WNW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
249 | 305 | 120 | 367 | 358 | 344 | 305 | 89 | 80 | 55 | 57 | 56 | 322 | 13 | 35 | 211 | 208 | 464 | 436 | 430 | 310 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 12 | S 13 | W 7 | SSW 20 | — | WNW 12 | SSW 17 | W 23 | WNW 21 | WNW 16 | WNW 19 |
37 | 37 | 54 | 11 | 117 | 44 | 148 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 12 | 31 | 23 | 151 | — | 14 | 267 | 11 | 90 | 26 | 74 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 36 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 36 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
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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.










