
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 966 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 (Jul 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9AM. 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+) | 3AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks.
First off, the water is a toasty 88° – that’s about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s much warmer than normal. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the heart of the forecast has some real gems, especially for the early birds.
The opening days are pretty weak. Thursday afternoon the 16th is a write-off with a tiny 1ft southwest swell and a cross-onshore wind making a mess. Friday the 17th isn’t much better, but a slight improvement hits early Saturday morning the 18th. That’s when we get our first real look: a clean 2ft southwest swell with a lovely offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is moderate (225), and for a beginner-friendly break that’s very consistent, this is a nice little session. The waves are small but lined up.
Sunday morning the 19th is also clean with a 2ft swell from the southwest and a cross-offshore wind. The energy jumps to moderate (427), and the waves have a bit more push. Still, nothing huge, but plenty of fun for a longboard or a foamie.
Now, the standout for the entire run is hands down Wednesday morning the 22nd. This is the one. We’re looking at a 5ft southwest swell with a period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is strong (1051), and with a light offshore wind from the NE, the conditions are set to be excellent. This is expert territory at that size, so if you’ve got the skill, this is the morning to be out there. The long period means the waves will have real shape and power, but it’s a beach-and-reef setup, so watch for it to suck a bit more water off the reef.
We’ve got a few more good ones scattered in the second week. Friday morning the 24th brings a surprising 2ft swell but with a very long period of 24 seconds and a clean offshore wind. The energy is moderate (576) but that period is something special – it’ll be very clean, but those long gaps between sets will make it feel smaller than it is. Saturday morning the 25th is glassy with a 2ft, 21-second swell. Then Monday morning the 27th is glassy again with a 3ft southwest swell, very clean. Tuesday morning the 28th has a 4ft southwest swell with a cross-offshore wind and strong energy (919), making it a solid option for experienced surfers.
Overall, if you’re a beginner, stick to the small, clean mornings like the 18th, 19th, and 20th. For the advanced crew, circle Wednesday the 22nd on your calendar. The second week has some promising sessions but remember, those are a bit further out and less certain. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” here, so you might share the peak on the good days, but it’s nothing crazy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 17 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
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60 | 84 | 55 | 53 | 107 | 145 | 66 | 286 | 232 | 154 | 183 | 302 | 302 | 318 | 331 | 628 | 546 | 966 | 689 | 319 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 10:38PM1.48m | 12:09PM1.27m | 11:19PM1.33m | 12:40PM1.26m | 00:02AM1.16m | 1:11PM1.24m | 00:55AM0.99m | 1:45PM1.23m | 2:39AM0.85m | 2:28PM1.21m | 3:34PM1.20m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:47PM0.73m | 5:31AM0.22m | 5:32PM0.73m | 5:58AM0.38m | 6:23PM0.74m | 6:19AM0.54m | 7:28PM0.75m | 6:28AM0.69m | 9:19PM0.73m | 6:10AM0.80m | 11:42PM0.64m | 00:45AM0.52m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 19 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
60 | 84 | 48 | 41 | 35 | 34 | 63 | 286 | 133 | 154 | 183 | 302 | 302 | 318 | 331 | 628 | 546 | 966 | 689 | 319 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | W 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 15 |
42 | 58 | 54 | 53 | 107 | 145 | 43 | 129 | 232 | 107 | 80 | 65 | 44 | 23 | 123 | 30 | 27 | 71 | 76 | 126 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 18 | WSW 13 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SSW 10 | WSW 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 14 |
13 | 56 | 55 | 51 | 49 | 46 | 66 | 63 | 62 | 108 | 44 | 50 | 50 | 19 | 33 | 44 | 42 | 14 | 16 | 99 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 446 | 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.










