Punta Sayulita Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.88° N 105.45° W

Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Sayulita sea temperature is
31.5°C
2.2° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 354 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s 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 (Sep 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 18th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 18th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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0
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2
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2
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2
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2
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
17
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
134
137
133
184
170
197
197
252
222
227
287
350
342
251
302
302
242
215
209
198
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
WNW
10
NNE
5
E
25
SW
0
ESE
0
E
10
WSW
10
S
5
ESE
10
W
10
E
5
ENE
15
WNW
5
E
5
ESE
10
WSW
10
E
5
E
10
W
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
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cross
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cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
on
off
glassy
on
off
High Tide
10:54AM1.31m
10:42AM1.24m
10:06AM1.18m
9:09AM1.15m
5:40PM1.08m
8:30AM1.18m
6:35PM1.20m
8:20AM1.23m
7:12PM1.32m
8:24AM1.30m
7:45PM1.42m
Low Tide
6:54PM0.62m
00:38AM0.60m
1:01AM0.49m
1:55PM0.99m
1:20AM0.40m
1:37PM0.90m
1:38AM0.33m
1:43PM0.78m
1:57AM0.27m
1:59PM0.64m
2:16AM0.25m
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6:48
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7:02
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7:00
7:00
6:59
6:58
6:57
 mm
4
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
30
31
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28
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Feels °C
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31
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35
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32
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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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