Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 362 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
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 coming up for the next couple of weeks.
We’re kicking off with a slow start here at Punta Sayulita. The first few days are looking pretty average, with only small, weak swells and very ordinary conditions. The water is a notable 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s over 5° above the long-term average, so you’ll be peeling off the wetsuit for sure.
The real action starts to build from Saturday morning, July 18th, with a clean 1ft swell from the SW and a light offshore wind. The energy is moderate (206), and the conditions are clean. That’s the first real sign of life. Sunday morning, July 19th, looks even better with a 2ft SW swell and clean conditions, despite a risk of thunderstorms. The energy is picking up (411) and it’s offering a good wave.
The standout window, however, is from Wednesday, July 22nd, through Friday, July 24th. Wednesday morning sees a solid 5ft swell from the SW, with a period of 12 seconds. The energy is strong (776), and the winds are light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is a proper, punchy swell that’ll need some experience—it’s heading into the more expert range. Thursday morning, July 23rd, is the real gem: 5ft from the WSW, glassy conditions, and very high energy (877). This is the best on offer. Friday morning, July 24th, continues the run with a 5ft WSW swell and clean conditions (684 energy).
After that, the swell backs off into the last week. Saturday morning, July 25th, offers a glassy 3ft from the W (412 energy) which is still a fun wave, and then Tuesday morning, July 28th, brings a late pulse with a 3ft SSW swell and glassy conditions, and very strong energy (650). That one’s worth keeping an eye on, but it’s a long way out.
So, overall, there’s a bit of a flat start, but the best window is firmly Wednesday 22nd to Friday 24th July, with Thursday morning being the absolute standout: clean, glassy, and a solid 5ft groundswell from the WSW. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 13 | WSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 107 | 102 | 68 | 68 | 154 | 111 | 50 | 93 | 91 | 64 | 60 | 84 | 54 | 53 | 107 | 104 | 241 | 200 | 232 | 108 | 143 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off | off | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:56AM1.26m | 8:28PM1.66m | 10:31AM1.28m | 9:13PM1.65m | 11:05AM1.28m | 9:56PM1.59m | 11:38AM1.27m | 10:38PM1.48m | 12:09PM1.27m | 11:19PM1.33m | 12:40PM1.26m | 00:02AM1.16m | 1:11PM1.24m | 00:55AM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:38PM0.83m | 3:44AM-0.09m | 3:21PM0.78m | 4:23AM-0.04m | 4:04PM0.75m | 4:59AM0.07m | 4:47PM0.73m | 5:31AM0.22m | 5:32PM0.73m | 5:58AM0.38m | 6:23PM0.74m | 6:19AM0.54m | 7:28PM0.75m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | 17 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 3 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 17 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 107 | 102 | 68 | 68 | 154 | 62 | 50 | 93 | 91 | 64 | 60 | 84 | 54 | 25 | 107 | 69 | 241 | 200 | 120 | 90 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | NNW 4 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 96 | 59 | 51 | 68 | 111 | 48 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 42 | 58 | 25 | 53 | 3 | 33 | 66 | 129 | 232 | 107 | 102 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | W 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 7 | NW 3 | SW 6 | SSW 12 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 37 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 51 | 49 | 104 | 57 | 63 | 59 | 108 | 143 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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