Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SSW 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 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 0.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swell. The first real surfable day won’t be until Thursday morning, August 27th, so we’re looking at a solid week of flat to very marginal conditions before that. Up until then, expect just tiny, inconsistent waves, mostly under 2ft, with a clean morning here and there but nothing that’ll get your heart pumping.
The first standout is that Thursday morning, August 27th. Swell builds a touch to 2ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds, and we’ve got light ENE winds, cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. The combined energy is moderate at 222. It’s not a big day, but it’s the first window where the conditions line up for a proper session. Water temp is sitting at 89°F with a 2°F anomaly, so it’s much warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be in boardies or a spring suit at most.
The real gem, and the best call of the entire outlook, is Saturday morning, August 29th. Swell picks up to 3ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy with a light ESE breeze. The combined energy jumps to 549 (moderate), and the forecast is expecting very good surf conditions. This is the one to circle. Clean, lined-up waves from a long-period groundswell, and the point setup at Punta Sayulita (a beach and reef break) should handle that longer period nicely. Just be aware that with a break that’s very consistent and can get crowded sometimes, you’ll want to be out early.
Then we get into the first week of September. Tuesday morning, September 2nd, sees a jump in size – 7ft from the SW, 13-second period – but that’s a lot of power for a beach-and-reef setup. The combined energy hits 1738, which is strong. Offshore ESE wind at 10 km/h keeps it clean, but at 7ft, this is only for experienced surfers. Wednesday morning, September 3rd, is still a good call at 6ft from the WSW, glassy SE wind, and combined energy of 1049 – another excellent option for the crew who can handle a bit more size. Friday morning, September 4th, is similar with 5ft from the W, glassy east wind, and energy at 1191.
So, to boil it down: the first week is a write-off. The best bet is Saturday morning, August 29th – clean, glassy, with a nice 3ft SSW groundswell. For the experienced surfers, those mornings in early September with 6ft to 7ft and offshore winds are the real deal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
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88 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 78 | 97 | 68 | 108 | 80 | 112 | 112 | 107 | 132 | 138 | 91 | 90 | 124 | 121 | 78 | 75 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:57AM1.13m | 3:06PM1.11m | 9:41AM1.12m | 5:48PM1.16m | 9:08AM1.14m | 6:45PM1.27m | 9:03AM1.18m | 7:24PM1.37m | 9:10AM1.23m | 7:58PM1.46m | 9:22AM1.29m | 8:30PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:49AM0.56m | 2:30PM1.11m | 1:21AM0.44m | 1:32PM1.04m | 1:46AM0.34m | 1:40PM0.95m | 2:09AM0.25m | 1:55PM0.86m | 2:30AM0.19m | 2:16PM0.76m | 2:52AM0.15m | 2:39PM0.67m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 3 | — | 13 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 10 |
88 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 78 | 97 | 68 | 108 | 79 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 132 | 138 | 75 | 89 | 75 | 54 | 58 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | NW 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
8 | 13 | 26 | 8 | 49 | 37 | 25 | 59 | 80 | 112 | 112 | 107 | 58 | 7 | 91 | 90 | 124 | 121 | 78 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 19 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 13 | W 5 | SSW 19 | W 5 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 5 | SSW 11 | W 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 |
13 | 36 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 37 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 32 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 347 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 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.











