Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's coming down the line for Punta Sayulita. We've got a window of small, clean conditions, but you'll have to work for it.
The overall pattern is super mellow. This isn't a place for big-wave heroes. We're looking at small, long-period groundswells from the SSW-SW that will be best on the glassy mornings. The water is sitting at a warm 89°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The standout run kicks off Friday morning, the 14th of August. The winds will be glassy from the ESE, and the combined swell energy is moderate (394). You'll find small 2ft lines out of the SSW with a very long 18-second period. This is a proper groundswell, but that long period means it might wall up and close out a bit at Punta Sayulita's beach-and-reef setup. Still, it will be clean and you'll have it mostly to yourself, though crowds are possible.
Saturday morning, the 15th, offers more of the same magic. Clean, glassy conditions with the wind from the E. The swell bumps up a tad to 3ft from the SW with a long 16-second period, and the energy is still moderate (371). This is the other real highlight—the best wave quality of the whole run, but still a beginner-friendly size.
Sunday and Monday mornings, the 16th and 17th of August, keep the trend going with offshore winds from the E, bringing clean surf. Swell drops slightly to 2-3ft from the SW. The energy (260 & 212) is moderate. Good for a longboard.
We then hit a bit of a lull mid-week, with very small 2ft swell and onshore afternoons. Mornings are still worth a paddle, but the energy drops into the weak zone (around 144-156). By the 20th of August, the swell gets real weak, so you might be hunting for foam balls.
The end of the first week and into the second week looks worth watching. Saturday the 23rd morning pops up again with 2ft swell, but a cleaner setup and a moderate energy spike to 212. Then on the 27th of August, we get a 3ft swell from the SW, with a 10-second period and moderate energy (292) under cloudy skies and clean cross-off winds.
Finally, Friday morning the 28th of August is a sneaky standout. The winds go dead glassy (0 mph), combined energy is moderate (274), and we have a 2ft swell out of the SSW with a very long 17-second period. It will be tiny, but if you want the cleanest, glassiest peelers of the whole forecast, that's your call.
Overall, it's flat-to-small for most of the run with consistent morning windows. The best bet is definitely Friday the 14th or Saturday the 15th for that classic glassy, long-period swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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171 | 209 | 439 | 427 | 362 | 362 | 322 | 251 | 214 | 208 | 203 | 197 | 120 | 133 | 140 | 251 | 146 | 140 | 136 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:52PM1.56m | 10:50AM1.40m | 10:29PM1.45m | 11:11AM1.40m | 11:04PM1.31m | 11:31AM1.38m | 11:38PM1.15m | 11:48AM1.35m | 00:12AM0.99m | 12:03PM1.31m | 00:59AM0.84m | 12:13PM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:28AM0.17m | 4:33PM0.53m | 4:51AM0.31m | 5:08PM0.52m | 5:08AM0.45m | 5:44PM0.54m | 5:18AM0.59m | 6:23PM0.59m | 5:16AM0.70m | 7:12PM0.64m | 4:47AM0.77m | 9:54PM0.68m | |||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
171 | 209 | 439 | 427 | 362 | 362 | 322 | 251 | 214 | 208 | 203 | 197 | 120 | 133 | 140 | 251 | 146 | 140 | 136 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 13 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
94 | 169 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 13 | S 11 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 14 | W 14 | W 11 | W 13 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 21 |
1 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1981 |
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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.











