Punta Sayulita Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.88° N 105.45° W

Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Sayulita sea temperature is
31.9° C
2.4° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 251 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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14
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14
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14
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16
0.6
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Energy kJ
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251
146
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136
93
88
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67
108
80
81
112
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
10
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10
WNW
10
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5
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15
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5
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20
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High Tide
00:12AM0.99m
12:03PM1.31m
00:59AM0.84m
12:13PM1.25m
12:08PM1.19m
10:57AM1.13m
3:06PM1.11m
9:41AM1.12m
5:48PM1.16m
9:08AM1.14m
6:45PM1.27m
Low Tide
6:23PM0.59m
5:16AM0.70m
7:12PM0.64m
4:47AM0.77m
9:54PM0.68m
00:49AM0.56m
2:30PM1.11m
1:21AM0.44m
1:32PM1.04m
1:46AM0.34m
1:40PM0.95m
2:09AM0.25m
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Temp °C
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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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