Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with W 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s look at what’s cooking at Punta Sayulita for the next 16 days.
The water temp is a toasty 89°, which is more than 4° warmer than the usual for this time of year – that’s a real anomaly. The swell is on the small side, with the combined energy of all swells directed here at a moderate 507 out of the gate. It’s a very consistent beginner-friendly spot, beach and reef, so don’t expect any big days, but there are clean windows.
The first chance is Sunday the 6th, but it’s a 3ft SSW swell with a 14-second period and onshore WSW wind – not great. Monday morning the 7th is better: 2ft SSW, 14-second period, light cross-offshore from the NE. Clean. Energy is 396. Tuesday morning the 8th is similar: 3ft from the west, 10-second period, light NE cross-off. Clean but small.
The standout morning in the first week is Thursday the 10th. Glassy conditions, 3ft SW swell, 16-second period, energy at 363. That’s the kind of silky surface you dream of. The long period means the waves will have some shape, though at a beach-and-reef break, it’s not going to be a barrel – just clean, fun lines.
Through the 11th, 12th, and 13th, the mornings stay clean with cross-off or glassy winds, but the swell drops to 2ft – 2ft, and the energy fades into the 100s and low 200s. The 13th has a glassy morning, but the swell is only 2ft, so it’s a longboard or foamie session.
After that, there’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendation until Wednesday the 16th morning: 2ft SW, 16-second period, NE cross-off, clean, energy 272. That’s okay. Thursday the 17th morning is similar: 2ft SSW, 14-second period, offshore ESE breeze, clean, energy 257.
The best of the second week is likely Friday the 18th morning: glassy, 1ft SW swell, but with a 20-second period – that’s a very long groundswell, energy 221. The height is tiny, but that period gives the waves a real push and shape, ideal for a longboard. Then Saturday the 19th morning and Sunday the 20th morning both offer clean 2ft SW swells with 18 and 19-second periods, energy around 260-333. The final standout is Monday the 21st morning: glassy, 3ft SW swell, 17-second period, energy 377. That’s a nice little pulse to finish the window.
Crowds are “sometimes” here, so you’ll likely have company but not a zoo. For a beginner-friendly spot, these are some great small, clean mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 11 | SSW 14 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 268 | 223 | 180 | 159 | 131 | 125 | 125 | 94 | 130 | 232 | 241 | 302 | 299 | 291 | 220 | 169 | 167 | 162 | 95 | 87 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:04PM1.31m | 8:33AM1.26m | 7:04PM1.43m | 8:46AM1.33m | 7:51PM1.52m | 9:03AM1.40m | 8:31PM1.56m | 9:22AM1.45m | 9:08PM1.56m | 9:40AM1.49m | 9:42PM1.50m | 9:58AM1.50m | 10:15PM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:33AM0.17m | 1:36PM0.84m | 2:07AM0.10m | 2:08PM0.69m | 2:37AM0.09m | 2:39PM0.55m | 3:05AM0.13m | 3:10PM0.44m | 3:29AM0.22m | 3:40PM0.36m | 3:50AM0.32m | 4:10PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 223 | 223 | 161 | 159 | 131 | 125 | 125 | 94 | 64 | 232 | 241 | 302 | 299 | 291 | 220 | 169 | 167 | 162 | 95 | 87 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | SSW 15 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 268 | 180 | 180 | 127 | 118 | 68 | 67 | 93 | 130 | 42 | 142 | 39 | 36 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | W 13 |
| kJ | 16 | 15 | 55 | 32 | 49 | 49 | 75 | 61 | 58 | 28 | 45 | 22 | 23 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 48 | 31 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
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