
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s 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 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Howdy, Rusty here. We’ve got a decent run of surf shaping up for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks, but it’s not all plain sailing. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, with the real standouts coming mid-week next week.
Kicking off Friday the 24th of July, the morning’s looking promising despite a risk of thunderstorms. We’ve got a glassy 2 ft SW swell with a long period of 24 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy, but with such a long period it might wall up a bit at this beach-and-reef setup. The water’s sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Wave energy is weak (360), so it’s more of a longboard glide than a punch. By Friday afternoon, the wind swings cross-onshore and chops things up, so get it early.
Saturday the 25th morning cleans right up again with a light cross-off breeze and the swell bumping to 2 ft from the SW, period 21 seconds. Energy jumps to moderate (419), and the waves look clean. Afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore, so morning windows are the move.
Sunday the 26th morning holds similar vibes – 3 ft SW swell, clean conditions, and moderate energy (487). The afternoon sees an onshore wind, making it a write-off.
Now, the standout window starts Monday the 27th. Morning is clear with a cross-off ENE breeze, pumping out 3 ft SSW swell at 17 seconds. Energy is now strong at 621, and the waves are looking very good. This is your pick of the first week. Tuesday the 28th morning is even better: 4 ft SW swell, cross-off wind, and very high energy at 967. Clean, consistent, and building.
The real winner though is Wednesday the 29th morning. We’re talking 5 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, a light offshore ENE breeze, and wave energy surging to 1198 – that’s strong stuff. Conditions are excellent for experienced surfers, but beginners should sit this one out as the size gets up. This is the best on offer across the entire outlook.
Thursday the 30th morning still has quality with 4 ft WSW swell, light offshore wind, and high energy (848), but the period drops slightly. From Friday the 31st through the weekend, the swell slowly fades from 4 ft down to 3 ft, but mornings stay glassy or clean with light winds – good for cruisy sessions.
Then there’s a gap. From Monday the 3rd of August onwards, the swell drops right off. Mornings offer small, weak waves between 1.0 ft and 2 ft, with energy barely cracking 100. It’s surfable for a log in the mornings on the 4th, 5th, and 6th with clean offshore breezes, but honestly, it’s pretty ordinary. By Friday the 7th and into Saturday the 8th, it’s flat and not worth paddling out. That dead stretch runs from the 3rd through the end of the forecast.
So to sum it up: jump on the Wednesday the 29th morning for the best swell and cleanest conditions. Monday and Tuesday mornings are also strong. After that, it fades fast and goes quiet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
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271 | 40 | 664 | 361 | 450 | 627 | 465 | 449 | 607 | 615 | 580 | 975 | 663 | 447 | 496 | 773 | 721 | 555 | 587 | 501 | 393 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:21AM1.07m | 5:58PM1.26m | 9:13AM1.11m | 6:48PM1.33m | 9:22AM1.15m | 7:28PM1.40m | 9:37AM1.18m | 8:04PM1.46m | 9:56AM1.21m | 8:37PM1.51m | 10:16AM1.23m | 9:08PM1.53m | 10:36AM1.26m | 9:39PM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:43PM1.02m | 1:53AM0.31m | 1:24PM0.96m | 2:22AM0.23m | 1:53PM0.90m | 2:49AM0.16m | 2:20PM0.84m | 3:14AM0.12m | 2:47PM0.79m | 3:39AM0.11m | 3:14PM0.73m | 4:03AM0.13m | 3:44PM0.69m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
47 | 36 | 664 | 361 | 450 | 627 | 465 | 449 | 607 | 615 | 580 | 975 | 663 | 361 | 283 | 773 | 721 | 555 | 587 | 501 | 393 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SW 12 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
271 | 40 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 303 | 447 | 496 | 425 | 425 | 275 | 261 | 261 | 175 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WNW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | S 13 | W 11 | SW 12 | — | W 8 | W 10 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
42 | 7 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 12 | 28 | 14 | 2 | 6 | — | 1 | 2 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 513 | 0 | 0 | 602 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 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.










