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Punta Sayulita surfForecast / Nayarit / Mexico
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Punta Sayulita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Sayulita sea temperature is
26.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 Sunday (May 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 4th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 9th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 10th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | |
53 | 47 | 46 | 66 | 122 | 103 | 103 | 107 | 112 | 92 | 96 | 99 | 54 | 59 | 80 | 50 | 51 | 142 | 147 | 386 | 258 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 9:28PM1.51m | 11:07AM1.10m | 9:46PM1.47m | 11:41AM1.01m | 10:02PM1.42m | 12:30PM0.93m | 10:17PM1.35m | 10:30PM1.26m | 10:23PM1.15m | 6:56PM1.09m | 3:18AM1.00m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:28PM0.74m | 4:32AM0.19m | 3:41PM0.78m | 5:01AM0.27m | 3:50PM0.82m | 5:34AM0.36m | 3:50PM0.86m | 6:16AM0.45m | 7:21AM0.55m | 9:32AM0.60m | 1:07AM0.99m | 11:07AM0.58m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | |
7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:29 | — | 7:29 | |
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Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 |
28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 |
12 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 32 | 56 | 54 | 59 | 52 | 49 | 23 | 23 | 147 | 386 | 258 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
53 | 7 | 6 | 66 | 122 | 103 | 103 | 107 | 112 | 92 | 96 | 99 | 51 | 45 | 80 | 44 | 51 | 142 | 12 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | NW 6 | SW 16 | SW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 11 |
49 | 30 | 40 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 44 | 50 | 8 | 66 | 27 | 7 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — |
1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 933 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 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.












