Punta Sayulita Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.88° N 105.45° W

Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Sayulita sea temperature is
31.4° C
1.9° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 4th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 7th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking for Punta Sayulita. We’ve got a bit of a slow burn over the next couple of weeks, with nothing worth paddling out for until the morning of Wednesday, August 5th. The first few days – Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th – are basically a write-off; the swell is just too small and the conditions are poor. That’s a two-day gap of nothing.

The real story is that the water is sitting at 89°F at the start, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s a bit of a bath, but that’s the tropics for you.

Wednesday the 5th morning we finally see a pulse. It’s tiny, a 1ft swell from the SW with a decent 14-second period, but the key is the wind: glassy, from the ENE. That’s the kind of morning that makes small waves feel like fun. The energy is weak (88), so don’t expect anything with power, but it’s clean. The afternoon gets chopped up by a cross-on shore breeze, so the morning is the only window.

Thursday the 6th morning is similar, with a 2ft SW swell, 13-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the north. The combined energy is still low (104), but it’s surfable. The combo of the long period groundswell and the small size means it’s a beginner-friendly zone, so if you’re learning, this is your window.

Now, the standout window starts to shape up Friday morning, August 7th. We’ve got a 1ft swell from the SSW, but check the period – 18 seconds! That’s very long period groundswell. The energy is building (220), and the wind is glassy from the East. This is where the wait pays off. The waves will be a bit lined up for a point break like Punta Sayulita, but the beach-and-reef setup might make them a little straight. Still, for the size, it’ll be clean and fun. Expect good conditions.

The morning of Saturday the 8th is the second best on offer. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the SSW, 16-second period, with a clean cross-off breeze from the ESE. The energy is moderate (222), and the combo of long period and clean wind means the waves will be holding shape. This is a top pick for the week.

The window stretches through the following week. Tuesday the 11th morning is a standout, with a glassy calm, 2ft SW swell at 18 seconds, and solid energy (257). That’s a morning of clean, long-period lines. Wednesday the 12th morning is also a strong option: 2ft SW, 16 seconds, with a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (223).

Into the second week, the swell picks up a bit. The morning of Friday, August 14th, shows a 2ft SSW swell, 18-second period, with a clean cross-off breeze and strong energy (314). This is a promising one, but it’s a long way out so keep an eye on it. The morning of Saturday the 15th has a bigger 3ft SW swell, but the energy is still moderate (374) and the period is good at 16 seconds. The wind is clean, but it’s a bit bigger, so it’s still fine for intermediate surfers.

The best bet overall? I’d be looking at the mornings of Friday the 7th, Saturday the 8th, and Tuesday the 11th. The glassy conditions with that long period groundswell are the real highlight. Crowds are “sometimes” a problem here, so you might have to share the peak, but it’s worth it.

That’s the long and short of it. The forecast is solid for the first two weeks, just don’t expect any big, powerful days. Small, clean, and fun.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
00:05AM1.11m
12:32PM1.34m
1:14AM0.94m
1:13PM1.33m
2:20PM1.30m
4:11PM1.31m
8:44AM1.11m
5:46PM1.38m
8:53AM1.20m
6:53PM1.49m
Low Tide
6:19PM0.59m
5:53AM0.59m
7:24PM0.60m
6:07AM0.73m
9:14PM0.58m
11:35PM0.45m
00:49AM0.28m
12:12PM1.04m
1:38AM0.13m
1:19PM0.94m
2:19AM0.02m
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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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