Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surfable conditions coming up, starting right now. The overall pattern is a consistent, knee-to-waist high SSW to SW groundswell that will stick around for a few days. The wave energy is moderate, with combined swell energy readings hovering around the 500 mark (497 to 579) for the first few days, which is a nice, fun amount of power in the water. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit.

Thursday morning (September 3rd) is the real standout here. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a 10-second period, but the magic is that glassy, offshore wind from the East. The combined energy is 497, and the conditions are set to be clean as a whistle. This is your window to get on it – the waves will be punchy and fun for a beginner to intermediate surfer.

Friday morning (September 4th) sees a slightly smaller 3ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NE, and the energy is even higher at 570. That long period will bring in some nice, lined-up waves, though it might make the sets a bit more inconsistent at the beach break. Still, a very good morning to be out.

Saturday morning (September 5th) is another solid call. The swell stays at 3ft from the SW, period dropping slightly to 16 seconds, with a clean cross-off NE breeze. The combined energy is 543. It’s a repeat of the Friday morning conditions, but with even more potential for a fun session.

Sunday morning (September 6th) the swell shifts to the West at 3ft with a 12-second period, and the wind is a perfect cross-off from the ENE. The energy is 553, and the conditions are clean. Another very good option.

Monday morning (September 7th) is a bit of a treat. The swell is 4ft from the West, 11-second period, but the wind is glassy from the SSE. Expect a clean, glassy surface with the moderate energy (535) making for some fun, playful waves.

Tuesday morning (September 8th) the swell drops to 3ft, but the wind goes offshore from the East, keeping things clean. The energy drops to 306, but it’s still a fun, user-friendly wave.

After that, the swell settles down into a long, drawn-out period of smaller, knee-high waves. The combined energy drops into the 100-300 range for the next week. The mornings will generally offer the cleanest conditions with light cross-off or glassy winds, but the size will be lacking. There’s a gap from about Wednesday the 9th through to the 16th where the surf will be small and ordinary. Not a write-off, but you’ll be hunting for the little nuggets.

Then, on Thursday morning, September 17th, we see a tiny spike of energy. It’s only a 1ft swell, but the period is a massive 22 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 311. The wind is glassy from the ESE. This is a long-range promise, so don’t get too excited yet, but it’s something to keep an eye on. That kind of period can bring in some unexpected lines if the direction is right, but at this size, it’s likely to be a very small, clean day.

The best of the best is without a doubt Thursday morning (September 3rd). It’s small, but the glassy conditions and fun energy make it the pick of the bunch.

Rusty, signing off.

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