Punta Sayulita Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.88° N 105.45° W

Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Sayulita sea temperature is
31.7°C
2.6° 

Punta Sayulita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 421 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 25th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 27th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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1
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
3
3
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3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
1
W
13
1
W
13
1
W
13
0.9
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
222
227
350
350
338
251
302
302
242
212
209
162
158
160
158
236
286
355
334
324
265
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
WNW
5
NE
5
NE
15
NW
10
NNE
5
NW
10
W
5
SSE
0
SE
10
WSW
5
ESE
5
ENE
15
W
5
E
5
E
15
W
5
S
5
ESE
20
WSW
5
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:09AM1.15m
5:40PM1.08m
8:30AM1.18m
6:35PM1.20m
8:20AM1.23m
7:12PM1.32m
8:24AM1.30m
7:45PM1.42m
8:35AM1.38m
8:18PM1.48m
8:49AM1.46m
8:51PM1.51m
9:06AM1.52m
9:25PM1.49m
Low Tide
1:55PM0.99m
1:20AM0.40m
1:37PM0.90m
1:38AM0.33m
1:43PM0.78m
1:57AM0.27m
1:59PM0.64m
2:16AM0.25m
2:21PM0.50m
2:37AM0.26m
2:47PM0.37m
2:59AM0.30m
3:16PM0.26m
thunderstorm
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
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7:00
6:59
6:58
6:57
6:55
6:54
6:53
 mm
1
1
3
3
11
1
1
3
1
2
Temp °C
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
30
29
30
29
29
29
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
Feels °C
34
33
34
33
31
34
34
34
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35
32
34
33
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35
34
33
34
35
32
33
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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.

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