Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 475 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
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 shaping up for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a classic summer vibe rolling in with mostly small but clean windows if you pick your moments. Don’t expect any hero waves, but there are some real gems if you time it right.
Alright, so the first real action kicks off Friday morning, August 28th. We’re looking at a tiny but tidy 2ft swell from the SSW with a super long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, but the size is small. What makes it a standout though is that near-calm, glassy wind from the NE at just 3 mph. Combined energy is reading a moderate 280, and with the water sitting at a very warm 89°F, which is about 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year, it feels like a bath out there. This is about as clean as it gets for a fun little log or longboard session.
Saturday morning the 29th picks up a touch more size, with 3ft from the SSW on that 16-second pulse. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE at 9 mph, keeping things clean. Combined energy bumps up to 477, so there’s a bit more push. This is a solid morning window.
Sunday morning the 30th offers another clean one with 2ft from the SW and a 14-second period. The wind swings to a light offshore from the east at 6 mph. That said, there’s a risk of thunderstorms in the forecast, so keep an eye on the sky. It’s still worth it for a glassy look.
There’s a bit of a lull early in the week with smaller, less consistent energy, but by Wednesday morning September 2nd, we see a small 2ft swell from the SW with a long 16-second period and a cross-offshore breeze. It’s not big, but it’s clean.
The run from Thursday September 3rd through Saturday September 5th is where the best bet lies. Thursday morning is 2ft from the SW with a 15-second period and a light cross-off wind. Energy is a solid 485. Friday morning September 4th is a true standout: 3ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and an offshore wind from the ENE at just 3 mph. Combined energy hits a strong 648, and the conditions are clean. This is the pick of the week—small but perfectly formed. Saturday morning the 5th is similar with 3ft and cross-off winds.
After that, things drop off a bit in the second week. We see a few more morning windows with light winds and small swell in the 2ft to 2ft range, like Sunday September 6th and Monday September 7th with a glassy morning. The standout in the second week is Thursday morning September 10th: we get a bump to 4ft from the SW with an 11-second period and a light offshore from the east at 3 mph. The combined energy is a strong 561. This is getting a bit more push, still clean, and a decent size for some fun turns on a shortboard, though it’s still small enough for most.
Towards the very end, Saturday September 12th has another morning with 3ft from the WSW and offshore wind, with energy at 520. However, afternoons consistently get chopped up by onshore wind, so the mantra here is strictly dawn patrol. For such a consistent break, it tends to deliver more often than not. Crowds can be a factor here (sometimes), so get out early.
I’d flag Friday morning September 4th as the best on offer—clean, decent energy, and that offshore tick. Thursday morning September 10th is a solid long-range shout, but it’s further out so keep it on the radar. There’s no big swell, but if you want clean lines and warm water, Punta Sayulita has your name on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
177 | 309 | 458 | 441 | 353 | 377 | 211 | 211 | 203 | 180 | 118 | 85 | 111 | 82 | 77 | 129 | 127 | 127 | 183 | 439 | 405 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:53AM1.39m | 9:33PM1.52m | 10:10AM1.43m | 10:05PM1.46m | 10:28AM1.47m | 10:39PM1.36m | 10:48AM1.48m | 11:15PM1.23m | 11:10AM1.47m | 11:59PM1.06m | 11:35AM1.43m | 1:08AM0.88m | 12:03PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:33PM0.49m | 3:55AM0.23m | 4:03PM0.42m | 4:16AM0.32m | 4:36PM0.38m | 4:35AM0.43m | 5:13PM0.38m | 4:53AM0.55m | 5:56PM0.41m | 5:05AM0.68m | 6:53PM0.47m | 4:54AM0.79m | 8:45PM0.53m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 16 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
177 | 309 | 458 | 441 | 353 | 377 | 211 | 211 | 84 | 180 | 74 | 60 | 111 | 82 | 66 | 66 | 75 | 112 | 143 | 439 | 405 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | W 6 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 11 | W 12 |
85 | 61 | 8 | 32 | 64 | 3 | 96 | 108 | 203 | 59 | 118 | 85 | 39 | 25 | 17 | 129 | 127 | 127 | 183 | 143 | 180 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 13 | WSW 6 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 5 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | S 6 | — |
18 | 16 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 49 | 77 | 63 | 58 | 37 | 159 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
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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.











