Punta Sayulita Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.88° N 105.45° W

Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Sayulita sea temperature is
31.6°C
2.3° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Sayulita in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 10th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks around Punta Sayulita. We’ve got some small, clean windows to work with, but don’t expect any big, earth-shaking swells. The water is sitting at 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be sweating if you wear a wetsuit.

The pattern starts off slow. The first real surf to look at is on Saturday, September 5th, but it’s a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a 3ft, 15-second period SSW groundswell coming in, but the wind is howling from the NW at 9 mph, making it a cross-on mess. The combined energy is moderate (641). It’s not worth paddling out for.

The real standout is Sunday morning, September 6th. That’s your best bet of the whole run. The swell drops slightly to 3ft, still from the SSW with a 14-second period, but the wind goes totally glassy. I’m talking flat calm, no wind, clean as a whistle. The energy is moderate (501). This is the moment to be out there. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so it’ll be perfect for a long, fun session. The break is very consistent, but keep in mind crowds are possible, especially on a Sunday morning.

After that, Monday morning the 7th is clean too, with a light NE cross-off breeze at 9 mph, and a 2ft, 14-second SSW swell. Energy is moderate (396). It’s a solid runner-up, but that Sunday morning glass-off is the pick.

The following week gets pretty small and quiet. From Wednesday the 9th through the weekend, the swell drops to between 2ft and 2ft. The winds stay light and offshore in the mornings, like on Wednesday the 9th (ENE 6 mph) and Thursday the 10th (E 6 mph), giving you clean, small waves. Energy drops to the low to mid 200s. Not a total loss, but you’ll be on a longboard or a foamie.

The second week introduces a new, longer-period pulse. By Friday, September 18th, the swell period jumps to 20 seconds, but the height is only 1ft. That’s a very long-period groundswell, and for a beach-and-reef setup, it might break a little too straight. Still, the morning of the 18th has a clean NE cross-off at 6 mph, and the energy is moderate (205). It’s a promising, but less certain, long-range option.

Then on Sunday, September 20th, the swell bumps back up to 2ft with a 19-second period, and the energy kicks back up to 386. The morning has a light NE cross-off, so it’s clean. That’s another nice little window to end the forecast.

Overall, if you’re chasing the best, be on the water Sunday morning, September 6th. That glassy, clean 3ft SSW groundswell is the highlight. The rest of the run is small, but the offshore mornings will keep you from getting skunked.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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167
Wind (km/h)
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SE
15
WSW
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High Tide
4:11PM1.21m
8:34AM1.19m
6:04PM1.31m
8:33AM1.26m
7:04PM1.43m
8:46AM1.33m
7:51PM1.52m
9:03AM1.40m
8:31PM1.56m
9:22AM1.45m
9:08PM1.56m
9:40AM1.49m
9:42PM1.50m
Low Tide
00:52AM0.29m
1:01PM0.99m
1:33AM0.17m
1:36PM0.84m
2:07AM0.10m
2:08PM0.69m
2:37AM0.09m
2:39PM0.55m
3:05AM0.13m
3:10PM0.44m
3:29AM0.22m
3:40PM0.36m
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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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