Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 441 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9AM. 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+) | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaking in the Punta Sayulita zone over the next couple of weeks.
The overall pattern is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a long-period groundswell running through the whole period, but the first week is mostly small and tricky with the wind. The real standout action doesn’t fire until we hit the start of September, so patience is the name of the game.
Sunday, August 23rd: We’re starting off flat and ugly. A tiny 1ft SW swell with a super-long 18-second period is sneaking in, but it’s got a WNW wind blowing 9 mph right on it. The combined energy is weak at 198. The water is a steamy 89°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. Honestly, it’s a write-off for today.
Monday, August 24th: A glimmer of hope in the morning. The swell is still tiny at 1ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy from the ENE at 3 mph. The wave energy is still low (179), but it’s clean. It’s surfable, but conditions are very ordinary.
Tuesday, August 25th – Friday, August 28th: This is a stretch of ‘meh’. The swell stays stuck around 1ft to 2ft with a period around 14-16 seconds. The mornings offer some clean windows with light cross-offshore winds, but the afternoons are consistently blown out by onshore or cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is weak, only cracking 200-300. It’s not good, but it’s not completely flat. Friday morning (August 28th) is the best of this bunch with a 2ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind from the ENE at 3 mph. The energy bumps up to 273, which is still weak. “Expect good surf conditions” is about as positive as we can get here.
Saturday, August 29th – Monday, August 31st: The swell starts to nudge up, hitting 3ft on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The wind remains light and cross-offshore, keeping things clean. The combined energy is finally getting into the moderate range (338-469). Saturday morning (August 29th) is a solid pick. You’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell, 16-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 6 mph. It’s clean and the energy is building. The water is still warm. Monday (August 31st) is a step back with a risk of thunderstorms and a smaller 2ft swell, but the morning is still worth a look.
Tuesday, September 1st – Sunday, September 6th: This is where it gets interesting. The swell builds consistently, and the wind plays ball. The best on offer is Thursday, September 3rd, in the morning. We’ve got a 5ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 12-second period, and the wind is dead glassy from the east at 3 mph. The combined energy is a strong 818. This is the real deal. The water is still warm. The size is getting into the zone where beginners might find it a bit much (over 5ft in the afternoon), but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the session to circle. The long period groundswell is a classic setup at Punta Sayulita, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be quality.
Saturday, September 5th morning is another standout. A 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions from the ENE at 3 mph. The energy is 668. It’s a bit smaller than Thursday, but still very, very good.
Sunday, September 6th morning keeps the run going. A 4ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and a light offshore from the east at 3 mph. Clean again, with strong energy (753).
Monday, September 7th: The pattern starts to break down. The swell drops to 3ft, the period shortens to 9 seconds, and the wind goes cross-shore. The energy drops to 333. The run is over.
The verdict: The first week is a struggle, with small, clean windows but nothing to write home about. The real winner is Thursday, September 3rd morning. That glassy, 5ft SW groundswell is the clear standout. Saturday and Sunday mornings (September 5th & 6th) are also excellent, cleaner options. If you can wait, the second week delivers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
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112 | 112 | 107 | 132 | 138 | 93 | 90 | 124 | 121 | 78 | 75 | 103 | 102 | 89 | 177 | 309 | 386 | 441 | 353 | 372 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:45PM1.27m | 9:03AM1.18m | 7:24PM1.37m | 9:10AM1.23m | 7:58PM1.46m | 9:22AM1.29m | 8:30PM1.52m | 9:36AM1.34m | 9:01PM1.54m | 9:53AM1.39m | 9:33PM1.52m | 10:10AM1.43m | 10:05PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:09AM0.25m | 1:55PM0.86m | 2:30AM0.19m | 2:16PM0.76m | 2:52AM0.15m | 2:39PM0.67m | 3:13AM0.14m | 3:05PM0.57m | 3:34AM0.17m | 3:33PM0.49m | 3:55AM0.23m | 4:03PM0.42m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | — | — | 33 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 17 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
69 | 112 | 40 | 46 | 138 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 121 | 78 | 75 | 103 | 102 | 89 | 177 | 309 | 386 | 441 | 353 | 372 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SSW 10 | WSW 8 |
112 | 67 | 107 | 132 | 21 | 93 | 90 | 124 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 17 | 85 | 85 | 17 | 14 | 32 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SSW 11 | WNW 12 | WSW 8 | W 11 |
14 | 5 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 32 | 9 | 80 | 88 | 11 | 16 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 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.











