
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 (Jul 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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+) | 9PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks.
Overall, we're looking at a run of small, clean conditions, but it's not going to be a non-stop party. The first few days are a bit of a write-off for any decent waves, so you'll be waiting a bit. The real standout mornings are the ones with glassy or light offshore winds and a bit of punch from the swell.
The first real chance of anything decent is Friday morning, 31 July. Punta Sayulita is a beach and reef set-up that's exposed to the swell. We've got a 2 ft SSW swell with a period of 13 seconds and a combined energy of 206 (moderate). The wind is a light 3 mph from the NE, which is a cross-offshore breeze, so the surface will be clean. It's not massive, but it's the best on offer early on.
Saturday morning, 1 August, is a similar story with a 2 ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and 158 energy. The wind is a light 6 mph from the NE, keeping it clean, but the conditions are just ordinary. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The morning of Sunday, 2 August, is a true standout. The wind drops to zero from the east, making it glassy. The swell is 2 ft from the SW, 13-second period, and the combined energy is 99 (weak). It's tiny, but if you're on a longboard, that glassy surface will be heaven.
Skip ahead to Thursday morning, 6 August, for another little window. We get a 2 ft SW swell, 13-second period, and 106 energy with a 9 mph ENE wind, which is offshore. That's a clean, fun little wave.
Now, the real highlight of the whole run is the morning of Saturday, 8 August. There's a 2 ft SSW swell, 16-second period (a nice long-period groundswell), and the combined energy is 228 (moderate). The wind is a light 3 mph from the NE, making it glassy. This is the best consistency and quality of the entire forecast. The conditions are clean, and the swell has some proper shape to it due to the long period. Keep in mind, with that long period, the waves might break a bit straight at the beach, but it's still the pick of the bunch. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
Wednesday morning, 12 August, and Thursday morning, 13 August, also offer clean 2 ft SW swells with 16-second periods and moderate energy, with light offshore winds. They are solid options, but not quite as good as the 8th.
The final standout is Saturday morning, 15 August. We get a 2 ft SW swell, 16-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 304 (moderate). The wind is 3 mph from the ESE, leaving it glassy. This is another top-tier morning, with a bit more push than the 8th. It's a promising call, but keep in mind it's a week and a half out, so things can change.
The afternoons are pretty much all a miss with onshore winds, so no point even looking. The crowds at Punta Sayulita can be a problem sometimes, so for the standouts, get in early. The swell is never over 5 ft, so it's fine for all levels.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
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175 | 158 | 114 | 95 | 134 | 99 | 91 | 87 | 85 | 59 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 56 | 54 | 74 | 29 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:39PM1.51m | 10:56AM1.28m | 10:10PM1.46m | 11:16AM1.31m | 10:43PM1.38m | 11:38AM1.33m | 11:20PM1.26m | 12:02PM1.34m | 00:05AM1.11m | 12:32PM1.34m | 1:14AM0.94m | 1:13PM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:26AM0.17m | 4:16PM0.65m | 4:49AM0.25m | 4:51PM0.62m | 5:11AM0.34m | 5:31PM0.60m | 5:33AM0.46m | 6:19PM0.59m | 5:53AM0.59m | 7:24PM0.60m | 6:07AM0.73m | 9:14PM0.58m | |||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 5 | SW 12 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
175 | 158 | 114 | 95 | 134 | 99 | 91 | 87 | 85 | 59 | 10 | 39 | 8 | 8 | 56 | 54 | 74 | 29 | 51 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 5 | SW 12 | W 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 5 | SSW 11 | SW 13 |
75 | 45 | 41 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 24 | 8 | 40 | 10 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 2 | 12 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 16 | NW 5 | SW 20 | SSW 11 | WNW 3 | SW 18 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 6 | WNW 5 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 |
2 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 21 | 11 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 21 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1201 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 41 | 13 | 13 | 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.











