Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SSW 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★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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+) | 9AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| 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, friends, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got cooking for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks. It's a mixed bag, but there are some real gems to look forward to if you're patient.
Right now, we're looking at a pretty mellow start. The swell is small, around 1ft to 2ft, coming from the SSW and SW. The wave energy is weak, sitting between 101 and 154 (moderate energy). The water temperature is about what you'd expect for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The early mornings are your best bet, with clean conditions when the wind is light or offshore. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th mornings offer some clean, surfable waves, but honestly, nothing to get too excited about. The afternoons get chopped up by a cross-onshore breeze.
This pattern of small, clean mornings and messy afternoons holds through the weekend. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd are the same story. Sunday the 23rd morning is interesting – it's glassy with a long-period 18-second SSW swell, but it's only 1ft. That long period means the waves will have good shape for a point break like this, and the sets will be spaced out. It's a nice little window for the patient surfer.
We hit a bit of a dry spell from Tuesday the 25th through Wednesday the 26th, with conditions mostly poor or ordinary. The wind is messy, and the swell is small.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. The standout period is from Thursday morning, August 27th, through to Sunday morning, August 30th. The swell picks up to a consistent 2ft to 3ft, and the energy starts to climb – that's strong wave energy, reaching 289 and 484 (moderate to strong). The direction is a solid SW to SSW, which is perfect for this spot.
Thursday morning, August 27th, is the first real highlight. Clean, offshore wind from the ENE, with a 2ft SW swell at 14 seconds and a combined energy of 222 (moderate). Expect good surf conditions. The morning is clear, and the waves will be clean and fun.
Friday morning, August 28th, is even better. A 2ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, clean cross-offshore wind from the NE, and a combined energy of 289 (moderate). The waves will have that extra punch from the longer period, and the conditions are clean. The afternoon sees a bigger 3ft SW swell at 17 seconds with a huge energy of 484 (strong), but the wind shifts cross-onshore, so the morning is the clear winner.
Sunday morning, August 30th, is another solid window. A 3ft SW swell, clean cross-offshore wind, and a combined energy of 333 (strong). It's a bit of a risk with the chance of thunderstorms, but the conditions are clean.
After that, the swell drops back down to the 1ft to 2ft range through the first week of September. The mornings of September 1st and 2nd are glassy, but the surf is small. September 3rd morning looks promising again – a 3ft SW swell with a 17-second period, clean offshore wind, and a combined energy of 431 (strong). That's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it's got potential.
So, to wrap it up: the early mornings from now until the weekend are small but clean. The real action is on the mornings of Thursday the 27th, Friday the 28th, and Sunday the 30th of August. Those are your best bets for clean, fun waves with a bit of push. Don't sleep on that Thursday morning, it's a beauty.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
251 | 146 | 140 | 136 | 93 | 88 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 78 | 70 | 67 | 108 | 80 | 81 | 112 | 107 | 133 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:59AM0.84m | 12:13PM1.25m | 12:08PM1.19m | 10:57AM1.13m | 3:06PM1.11m | 9:41AM1.12m | 5:48PM1.16m | 9:08AM1.14m | 6:45PM1.27m | 9:03AM1.18m | 7:24PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:47AM0.77m | 9:54PM0.68m | 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 | ||||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 50 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
251 | 146 | 140 | 136 | 93 | 88 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 78 | 70 | 67 | 108 | 79 | 68 | 67 | 107 | 133 | 138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 3 | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 3 |
6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 49 | 5 | 24 | 59 | 80 | 81 | 112 | 55 | 29 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 21 | WNW 3 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | NW 13 | WNW 4 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 11 | SSW 12 |
2 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 36 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 51 | 37 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 504 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 13 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Nayarit | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.











