Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swell. The first real surfable day won’t be until Thursday morning, August 27th, so we’re looking at a solid week of flat to very marginal conditions before that. Up until then, expect just tiny, inconsistent waves, mostly under 2ft, with a clean morning here and there but nothing that’ll get your heart pumping.

The first standout is that Thursday morning, August 27th. Swell builds a touch to 2ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds, and we’ve got light ENE winds, cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. The combined energy is moderate at 222. It’s not a big day, but it’s the first window where the conditions line up for a proper session. Water temp is sitting at 89°F with a 2°F anomaly, so it’s much warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be in boardies or a spring suit at most.

The real gem, and the best call of the entire outlook, is Saturday morning, August 29th. Swell picks up to 3ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy with a light ESE breeze. The combined energy jumps to 549 (moderate), and the forecast is expecting very good surf conditions. This is the one to circle. Clean, lined-up waves from a long-period groundswell, and the point setup at Punta Sayulita (a beach and reef break) should handle that longer period nicely. Just be aware that with a break that’s very consistent and can get crowded sometimes, you’ll want to be out early.

Then we get into the first week of September. Tuesday morning, September 2nd, sees a jump in size – 7ft from the SW, 13-second period – but that’s a lot of power for a beach-and-reef setup. The combined energy hits 1738, which is strong. Offshore ESE wind at 10 km/h keeps it clean, but at 7ft, this is only for experienced surfers. Wednesday morning, September 3rd, is still a good call at 6ft from the WSW, glassy SE wind, and combined energy of 1049 – another excellent option for the crew who can handle a bit more size. Friday morning, September 4th, is similar with 5ft from the W, glassy east wind, and energy at 1191.

So, to boil it down: the first week is a write-off. The best bet is Saturday morning, August 29th – clean, glassy, with a nice 3ft SSW groundswell. For the experienced surfers, those mornings in early September with 6ft to 7ft and offshore winds are the real deal.

Rusty.

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