
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period, SW swell with 347 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 24s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 (Sat 18th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 24s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Right now the surf is small but there’s a slow build coming. The first session worth paddling out for is Saturday morning, July 18th.
Punta Sayulita – Saturday morning, July 18th. We’re looking at a small 2ft swell from the SW with a long 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s going to wrap in with some real shape. The wind is light off the ESE at 6 mph, so expect clean, lined-up waves. The water is sitting at 88°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 4° above the average. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and the combined energy is moderate at 238.
Sunday morning, July 19th, the swell bumps up to 2ft from the SW, period still long at 17 seconds, and the wind stays light offshore from the ESE at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps to 394, still moderate. Clean conditions again, but the afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore wind, so make it a dawny.
Monday morning, July 20th, is a standout. Swell holds at 3ft from the SW, 16-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE at 3 mph. The waves will be clean and the combined energy is solid at 402. This is one of the better windows early on.
Tuesday morning, July 21st, is glassy. The swell drops a touch to 2ft from the SW, 15-second period, but with absolutely no wind – it’s dead calm. That’s rare and special. The water will be like a mirror. Combined energy is 310. If you want silky, clean conditions, this is it.
Wednesday morning, July 22nd, and Thursday morning, July 23rd, both offer clean 3ft to 3ft SW swell, with offshore or cross-offshore winds. Consistent, clean, and good for all levels.
Now, the real highlight comes Friday, July 24th, through Monday, July 27th. Swell sizes climb to 3ft from the SW, with periods ranging from 17 to 24 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. The combined energy peaks at 778 on the Monday morning, July 27th, which is strong wave energy. The wind is light offshore or cross-offshore each morning, keeping it clean. The best of the best is Sunday morning, July 26th, and Monday morning, July 27th – both rated very good. That Monday morning, the swell hits 3ft at 19 seconds, with light offshore ENE wind at 6 mph. Gorgeous conditions.
After that, the swell slowly backs off through the end of the month, but Tuesday morning, July 28th, still offers 3ft SW swell with cross-offshore wind, and Wednesday and Thursday mornings, July 29th and 30th, are glassy and clean, though smaller.
There is a gap from Thursday afternoon through the rest of the week, into August 1st, where the energy drops below 100 and the waves become very marginal. Not much to get excited about there.
Overall, the standout mornings are Monday, July 20th, and Monday, July 27th – both have clean conditions, decent swell, and that long-period groundswell making for proper waves. This is a consistent run for Punta Sayulita, and the water is unseasonably warm. Good times ahead.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 |
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55 | 53 | 107 | 145 | 95 | 129 | 232 | 120 | 186 | 302 | 302 | 284 | 229 | 208 | 218 | 161 | 193 | 273 | 176 | 169 | 157 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | glassy | off | on | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:09PM1.27m | 11:19PM1.33m | 12:40PM1.26m | 00:02AM1.16m | 1:11PM1.24m | 00:55AM0.99m | 1:45PM1.23m | 2:39AM0.85m | 2:28PM1.21m | 3:34PM1.20m | 4:53PM1.21m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:32PM0.73m | 5:58AM0.38m | 6:23PM0.74m | 6:19AM0.54m | 7:28PM0.75m | 6:28AM0.69m | 9:19PM0.73m | 6:10AM0.80m | 11:42PM0.64m | 00:45AM0.52m | 1:23AM0.41m | ||||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 |
31 | 41 | 35 | 47 | 60 | 54 | 102 | 120 | 186 | 302 | 302 | 284 | 229 | 208 | 218 | 161 | 193 | 273 | 176 | 169 | 157 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
54 | 53 | 107 | 145 | 95 | 103 | 232 | 106 | 56 | 73 | 66 | 54 | 36 | 48 | 25 | 48 | 12 | 51 | 44 | 43 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WSW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
55 | 51 | 49 | 46 | 43 | 129 | 60 | 108 | 52 | 27 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 24 | 49 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 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.










