Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. We’re looking at Punta Sayulita here, and while the surf is hanging around, it’s not exactly firing. The whole 16-day window stays pretty small, with the morning sessions offering the best bet. The afternoons get a bit of a cross-onshore breeze that messes with the surface, making them mostly a write-off.
The water is sitting at 89°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll notice it right away, feels like a warm bath.
The standout period is the first week, from Tuesday the 11th through to Sunday the 16th. The mornings are where it’s at. You’ve got an 18-second SW groundswell kicking off on Tuesday the 11th, with clean, glassy conditions, delivering waves around 2 ft. The combined swell energy is 257 (moderate). It’s a long-period swell, so the sets will be clean and well-spaced, perfect for a beginner-friendly spot like Punta Sayulita. The swell direction is from the SW, which matches the optimum WSW direction nicely. The crowds can be around sometimes, but the quality in the early hours makes it worth it.
The rest of the week follows a similar pattern. Mornings on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday offer clean, small surf (2 ft to 3 ft) with glassy or cross-off winds, making for a fun, mellow paddle. The wave energy stays in the moderate range (217 to 444). The Saturday and Sunday mornings also hold up with glassy conditions and 3 ft and 2 ft respectively.
After the 16th, things get a bit ordinary. The swell drops off, and the energy dips into the 100s and even 97 (weak) at one point. The mornings are still surfable but very ordinary, with small waves (1 ft to 2 ft) and weaker energy. It’s not bad, but it’s not pumping. The afternoons are consistently poor, with onshore winds and choppy conditions.
Overall, if you’re in the area, set the alarm early. The first week has the best windows, with clean, small waves that are ideal for a longboard or a funboard. The second week is a waiting game – the waves are there, but you’ll be working for them.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 154 | 154 | 107 | 208 | 161 | 191 | 242 | 157 | 171 | 209 | 439 | 371 | 362 | 358 | 322 | 214 | 214 | 211 | 160 | 206 | 88 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:38AM1.32m | 8:31PM1.63m | 10:03AM1.35m | 9:13PM1.62m | 10:27AM1.38m | 9:52PM1.56m | 10:50AM1.40m | 10:29PM1.45m | 11:11AM1.40m | 11:04PM1.31m | 11:31AM1.38m | 11:38PM1.15m | 11:48AM1.35m | 00:12AM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:44PM0.73m | 3:30AM-0.02m | 3:21PM0.63m | 4:01AM0.05m | 3:57PM0.57m | 4:28AM0.17m | 4:33PM0.53m | 4:51AM0.31m | 5:08PM0.52m | 5:08AM0.45m | 5:44PM0.54m | 5:18AM0.59m | 6:23PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 154 | 154 | 107 | 208 | 161 | 191 | 242 | 157 | 171 | 209 | 439 | 371 | 362 | 358 | 322 | 214 | 214 | 211 | 160 | 206 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 3 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 14 | NW 6 | NW 4 | W 11 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 100 | 63 | 61 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 60 | 94 | 169 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 73 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WSW 11 | WNW 5 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 11 | 11 | 3 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 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).
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