Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for Punta Sayulita. It’s a classic setup: a beach and reef break that’s exposed to the southwest, and it’s very consistent, so it’ll pretty much always have something rolling in. Right now, we’re looking at a mix of small, clean windows and some classic afternoon onshores that spoil the fun.

The best bet for the whole window is Wednesday morning, September 9th. We’re seeing a small but punchy 2ft southwest groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds – that’s pure energy. The wind is light offshore from the ENE at 3 mph, keeping the surface glassy and clean. The combined energy is moderate (252), and with those long-period lines, the reef will be doing its job. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so it’s perfect for everyone. Just keep in mind, crowds are possible here sometimes.

Moving through the week, the pattern repeats. Mornings are the go. Thursday morning, September 10th, the swell bumps up to 3ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ESE at 6 mph. It’ll be clean again, with moderate energy (349). Friday morning, September 11th, is similar: 3ft SW, 15-second period, and a cross-offshore breeze from the NE at 6 mph, keeping the face clean. The energy is still moderate (280).

The weekend mornings are on the smaller side. Saturday morning, September 12th, has 2ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. Clean, but small. Sunday morning, September 13th, is only 2ft, but the wind goes offshore again, keeping it rideable. The combined energy drops to 160 (weak), so expect a bit of a lull.

The pattern holds through the next week. Monday morning, September 14th, is tiny (1ft) but with a very long 18-second period. The energy is still weak (159). Tuesday morning, September 15th, picks back up to 2ft with a 16-second period, and a cross-offshore breeze brings clean conditions (218 moderate energy). Wednesday morning, September 16th, is 2ft SW with a 16-second period and a cross-offshore wind (274 moderate energy). Thursday morning, September 17th, is 2ft SSW with a 14-second period and cross-offshore wind (267 moderate energy).

Now, there’s a real standout again on Friday morning, September 18th. The swell is only 2ft, but the period jumps to a very long 19 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore from the ENE at 6 mph, and the combined energy is moderate (308). That long period will make the waves hold up nicely on the reef. Then, Saturday morning, September 19th, is a treat: 2ft SW groundswell, 18-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s a rare, clean, smooth morning with moderate energy (261). Sunday morning, September 20th, is also strong: 2ft SW, 19-second period, offshore wind, and the energy jumps to 392 (still moderate, but getting juicy). Monday morning, September 21st, has 3ft SW, 17-second period, offshore wind, and 378 energy.

The last real highlight is Tuesday morning, September 22nd: 3ft SW, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. That’s going to be a beautiful, clean morning with moderate energy (318). After that, the mornings of the 23rd and 24th are still surfable but only ordinary, with smaller swell and dropping energy.

The afternoons, unfortunately, are a write-off most days. The wind swings onshore (W, WNW, or SW), turning the surface into a choppy mess. There’s no point unless you’re a masochist or a kite surfer, because the wave quality is poor.

Bottom line: The first two weeks are all about the mornings. The standout is definitely Wednesday, September 9th, for the perfect combination of offshore wind and a super long-period groundswell. The other flash point is Friday, September 18th, and Saturday, September 19th, with that glassy morning energy. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no shocks there.

Stay frothy, and keep your eyes on the morning sky.
– Rusty

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