
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 (Aug 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM. 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 (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we're not looking at any kind of pumping swell. The waves are tiny, real tiny, for the whole stretch. You're gonna see a lot of days with swell hanging around 1ft to 2ft, and the energy is mostly weak, sitting in the 100-200 range (moderate energy at best). The water is a toasty 89°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you'll be comfortable in boardshorts.
The first real standout window is the morning of Friday, August 7th. We've got a tiny 1ft SSW groundswell, but the period is a very long 18 seconds, which means those waves will have real shape. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the NE. That's a major positive. The combined energy is a moderate 220. It's a beginner spot, so that tiny size is perfect. Just be aware that it's a beach and reef setup, and with that long period, the waves might be a bit straight on the beach, but the reef should line them up.
Saturday morning, August 8th, is marginal. The swell is still 2ft from the SSW, but the wind is a light cross-shore from the south. It's surfable, but nothing special.
The next real good bet is the morning of Tuesday, August 13th. We're back to 2ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NE. The energy is a moderate 218. It's not big, but it will be clean and fun for a beginner log.
But the best of the whole forecast is the morning of Friday, August 14th. The swell picks up to 3ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period, and the wind is glassy from the east. The combined energy jumps to a strong 347. This is the biggest, cleanest window we get. The crowd thing is a factor because it's a beginner spot and it's exposed, so you might have some company. This is the one to aim for.
The morning of Saturday, August 15th is almost as good, with 3ft SW swell, glassy ENE wind, and strong energy at 377. Another solid morning.
The window then tapers off. The morning of Sunday, August 16th has 2ft with glassy wind (energy 219), and then from Monday the 17th onwards, it's a real struggle. The mornings stay glassy or clean, but the swell drops back to 1ft-2ft with weak energy. It's surfable for a longboard on a dead calm morning, but it's ordinary.
Overall, the standout is the Friday morning, August 14th. That 3ft glassy swell with the long period and strong energy is the best you're gonna get. The Saturday morning, August 15th is a very close second. After that, it's a long stretch of tiny, marginal waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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85 | 84 | 120 | 197 | 173 | 169 | 150 | 142 | 138 | 127 | 68 | 118 | 96 | 77 | 154 | 154 | 107 | 208 | 125 | 193 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:11PM1.31m | 8:44AM1.11m | 5:46PM1.38m | 8:53AM1.20m | 6:53PM1.49m | 9:14AM1.26m | 7:46PM1.58m | 9:38AM1.32m | 8:31PM1.63m | 10:03AM1.35m | 9:13PM1.62m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35PM0.45m | 00:49AM0.28m | 12:12PM1.04m | 1:38AM0.13m | 1:19PM0.94m | 2:19AM0.02m | 2:04PM0.83m | 2:56AM-0.03m | 2:44PM0.73m | 3:30AM-0.02m | 3:21PM0.63m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 4 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
85 | 82 | 96 | 197 | 173 | 169 | 150 | 142 | 138 | 127 | 68 | 118 | 69 | 77 | 154 | 154 | 7 | 208 | 125 | 193 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 22 | WNW 5 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | NW 4 | W 13 | NW 4 |
81 | 84 | 120 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 33 | 31 | 18 | 3 | 25 | 60 | 96 | 59 | 100 | 46 | 107 | 6 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 14 | S 13 | — | W 13 | S 12 | W 5 | W 12 | SW 22 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 13 | NW 5 | WNW 13 | W 12 | SW 13 | W 12 | S 13 | W 12 |
1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 44 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NW 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0 |
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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.











