Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s happening out there.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a slow start but some solid windows are shaping up. For the next couple of days, the swell is small but there are some clean windows, especially in the mornings.

Wednesday morning (July 8) is actually pretty promising. At Punta Sayulita, we’ve got waist-high 3ft swell from the SSW with a very long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the ESE, so the surface is going to be like a mirror. The combined energy is moderate (345). The water is 88°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – about 4°F warmer than average, so it’s noticeably balmy. This is a great window for a beginner-friendly wave with zero crowd stress right now, though it can get busy sometimes. The swell direction isn’t exactly the optimum (WSW) but for a small, clean day, it’s a lovely option.

Thursday morning (July 9) stays small at 2ft from the SW, with a long 16-second period and light offshore E wind. The combined energy drops a little (263) but it’s still clean and fun. Risk of a t-storm but the wind will be light and offshore.

Friday morning (July 10) is similar – 2ft, 15-second period, cross-offshore NE breeze. Clean conditions again, small waves but workable.

Then things go pretty quiet. From Saturday afternoon through to Thursday July 16, the swell drops, the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore in the afternoons, and conditions get ordinary. There are a few glassy mornings on July 14, 15, and 16, but the swell is tiny (1ft to 2ft) with weak energy (under 160). Not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate.

Now here’s where it gets interesting. The standout window kicks off on Friday July 17 morning. We get a 3ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, glassy conditions, and combined energy climbing to 301. That’s solid moderate energy and clean. The afternoon bumps up to 4ft and 629 energy, but wind turns onshore.

Saturday July 18 morning is a legit highlight for experienced surfers. Chest-to-head high 6ft swell from the SW, 13-second period, light cross-offshore ENE breeze. The combined energy hits 1317 – that’s strong. Clean conditions, solid power. This is too big for beginners but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s excellent. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 7ft but picks up a cross-onshore wind, so it’ll be a bit bumpy.

Sunday July 19 morning keeps the goods: 5ft from the WSW, 13-second period, offshore ESE wind, clean. Combined energy at 1006 – still strong. Again, for experienced surfers only.

Monday July 20 morning has 4ft from the west, 12-second period, glassy conditions. Combined energy at 695 – moderate but clean. Very good surf.

Tuesday July 21 is a double standout: morning and afternoon both deliver 5ft to 6ft from the SW, 12-second period, clean cross-offshore winds. Energy stays above 1000 both sessions. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

Wednesday July 22 morning is the biggest push: 8ft from the SW, 12-second period, light offshore, clean. Combined energy at 1515 – very strong. This is expert territory only. The afternoon sees 10ft but with cross-onshore wind, so it’ll be lumpy and more for the brave or for kiting.

Thursday July 23 morning drops to 6ft from the west, 11-second period, offshore breeze and clean. Energy at 857 – still strong, good for experienced surfers.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly small and clean in the mornings, but the real standouts are Saturday July 18 morning, Tuesday July 21 (all day), and Wednesday July 22 morning. Those are the ones to circle on your calendar. Long-range, so keep an eye on it, but the signs are good.

Stay stoked,

Rusty

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