Punta Sayulita Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.88° N 105.45° W

Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Sayulita sea temperature is
31.9° C
2.3° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 251 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks. Rusty here, giving you the rundown in feet and miles per hour. We’ve got a long look ahead, but the first week is pretty sleepy. Small, clean waves with a few glassy windows, but nothing to get the heart racing. The real energy starts to show up in the last few days of August and into early September. Let’s take it day by day.

First call is Tuesday, 18 August. Punta Sayulita is seeing a tiny 2ft SSW swell with a 14-second period. Wave energy is weak at 138, just surfable but very ordinary. The morning has a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE at 3 mph, keeping it clean but small. Afternoon goes onshore and turns poor.

Wednesday 19 August morning is the pick of the early week. Swell is still 2ft from the SSW, period bumps to 15 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the NE at 3 mph. That’s clean, small waves – perfect for a longboard or a beginner. Energy is still low at 154. Afternoon goes onshore again.

Thursday 20 through Sunday 23 August mornings are all small: 1ft to 2ft swells, periods ranging 13-18 seconds. Mornings are clean with light offshore or glassy winds, but the wave height is tiny. Energy drops to 95 on Friday 21 morning. It’s a flat spell for experienced surfers, but a beginner could still get a few.

Monday 24 August morning has a cross-offshore breeze, 1ft SW swell, 17-second period, energy 152. Still small.

Now, Thursday 27 August morning is where it starts to change. Swell is still 2ft from the SW, but energy jumps to 219, and we get a “good surf conditions” tag. The wind is a light cross-off from the NE at 3 mph, keeping it clean. First real sign of better days.

Friday 28 August morning is even better. Swell is 2ft SW, but energy climbs to 255. Glassy conditions with a light NE breeze at 3 mph. Clean, surfable waves.

The standout is Saturday 29 August morning. Swell picks up to 3ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The wind is dead calm – glassy. Energy is strong at 412. This is a real pulse of groundswell with very long period, so it’ll have some push. The reef at Punta Sayulita should handle it well. This is the best on offer. Clean, waist-to-chest high waves with that long-period energy. Crowds are possible.

Sunday 30 August morning is also good: glassy, 3ft SSW swell, 15-second period, energy 289. Clean. Monday 31 August morning follows with 2ft SSW, 14-second period, glassy wind, energy 208. Another good session.

There’s a gap after that, with Tuesday 1 September looking poor due to a strong cross-offshore breeze. But Wednesday 2 September morning returns with 2ft SW swell, 16-second period, light cross-off breeze from the NE at 6 mph, and energy 221. Good surf.

Best bet is that Saturday 29 August morning – glassy, 3ft, strong energy. That’s the one. Water temp is about average for the time of year.

Keep your eyes on that Saturday.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
00:12AM0.99m
12:03PM1.31m
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
Low Tide
5:16AM0.70m
7:12PM0.64m
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
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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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