Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up. We’ve got a string of days ahead that will test your patience. The surf starts off small and clean, but the real juice builds toward the end of next week and into early August. Don’t expect much size right away, but when that long-period groundswell from the SW starts pumping, things get interesting.

Wednesday morning, July 22, you’ll see knee-to-waist high 3ft swell from the SW, period a solid 11 seconds. The wind is light cross-off from the NNE, so it’ll be cleaner than most. Water temp is a noticeably warm 88° – that’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Combined energy is moderate (284). It’s not a standout, but it’s a good warm-up.

Thursday morning, July 23, drops back to 2ft from the WSW with a 10-second period. The southeast breeze keeps it cross-off and clean, but it’s small. Just a little ankle-to-knee stuff.

Friday morning, July 24, is the first real tease. The swell is only 2ft from the SW, but the period jumps to 24 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. Combined energy is moderate (332). Glassy conditions with a light SE breeze. It’ll be small, but those long waves will wrap and reel. This spot is a beach and reef setup, and with that period, the reef will likely shine better than the beach. This is an early call for the patient surfer.

Saturday morning, July 25, is another small one: 2ft from the SW, 21-second period (very long period), combined energy 428 (moderate). Offshore wind from the east at 6 mph. Clean and lined up, but still tiny. The long period means you’ll want to be on the reef side for shape.

Sunday, July 26, brings a slightly bigger 3ft from the SW, but the wind goes onshore. Not a great day. Marginal at best.

Monday, July 27, builds to 3ft from the SW, 17-second period. Morning sees a cross-off from the NE, 9 mph, making it clean. Combined energy is solidly into moderate (686). Better, but still not the crown jewel.

Now here’s what you’re waiting for. Tuesday morning, July 28, brings 4ft from the SW, 17-second period, combined energy climbing to 943 (strong). Offshore wind from the ESE at 6 mph. This is a major standout. The swell direction from the SW matches the guidance’s optimum from the WSW closely. It’s clean, it’s got weight, and the period is enough to push quality lines into the reef setup. This is the best morning on offer so far.

Wednesday morning, July 29, is even better for experienced surfers. Swell holds at 3ft from the SSW (still within the sweet spot), period 16 seconds, combined energy rockets to 1131 (strong). Light cross-off from the ESE. The waves will be clean and powerful for their size. This is a top pick for those who know the break.

Thursday morning, July 30, is glassy with 5ft from the WSW, 13-second period. Combined energy is very strong (1009). That size starts pushing toward the upper end for beginners – it’s better for experienced crew. Glassy wind, though, so if you can handle it, it’s a gem.

Friday, July 31, morning still holds 4ft from the WSW, 12-second period, combined energy 507. Light cross-off from the NE. Clean and consistent.

August arrives with a couple of solid mornings. Saturday, August 1, is 4ft from the WSW, glassy wind. Sunday, August 2, drops to 3ft from the W, but it’s cross-off and clean. Monday, August 3, is 3ft from the SW again, offshores. Nothing huge, but consistent.

Then comes Wednesday morning, August 5: 3ft from the WSW, period 14 seconds, combined energy 557. Offshore from the NE. Clean, punchy, and the direction is right on. Another strong candidate for a session.

Thursday morning, August 6, tops it off with 5ft from the WSW, 14-second period, combined energy 740 (strong). Offshore wind from the NE. Clean, solid, and will offer the best size of the whole run for experienced surfers. That’s your big finish.

Overall, the standouts are the mornings of July 28, July 29, and August 6. Don’t sleep on them. Crowds at Punta Sayulita can be present, especially when it’s good, but the quality will be worth sharing the water.

Rusty.

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