
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 475 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM. 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+) | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 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 have a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.
The first solid surf window kicks off on Thursday, the 3rd of September, and it’s actually a pretty good start. The morning is the pick across the whole period, with Punta Sayulita seeing a clean 4ft swell from the SW with a light offshore breeze out of the East. Wave energy is moderate (497), and the water is sitting at 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a real treat. The swell period is a solid 10 seconds, so it’s got some shape to it, not just mush. The winds are light and offshore, so expect clean, lined-up waves. This is the standout morning of the whole outlook.
The afternoon of the 3rd turns onshore from the West, and the swell drops to 3ft, so it gets a bit messy. The next few mornings are still worth a look though. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th both have clean, cross-offshore winds in the morning with 3ft SSW and SW swells, respectively. The energy is strong (612 and 617), and the period is a long 16 seconds, meaning it’s proper groundswell. That long period will make the waves a bit more organized at Punta Sayulita, but it might also mean sets are a little spaced out. The afternoons both get cross-onshore, so mornings are the call.
Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th still have surfable mornings – 4ft from the W with clean conditions, but the energy is dropping a bit. Monday has a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind is offshore again, so it could be glassy if you dodge the rain.
From Tuesday the 8th, the swell really starts to fade. The mornings are still clean or glassy, but the wave heights are shrinking from 3ft down to 2ft by the 13th. The energy is weak (under 300), and the waves are small and weak. It’s still surfable if you’re on a longboard, but it’s not going to get the heart pumping.
There’s a long gap of small, ordinary waves from the 8th through the 16th. The best of that stretch is the morning of the 10th (3ft, glassy) and the 15th (2ft, clean), but honestly, it’s pretty marginal.
A late-period highlight: Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th of September both have glassy mornings with 2ft SW swells, but the period is very long – 22 seconds and 20 seconds. That’s a deep, long groundswell. At Punta Sayulita, a beach-and-reef setup, it might break a bit too straight, but if you get the right bank, it’ll be fast and powerful. The energy is moderate (312 and 332), so it’s not a total bust. This is a promising little window, but it’s far out, so keep an eye on it.
Overall, the best bet is the morning of the 3rd of September. After that, the mornings are decent for a few days, then it goes small and soft for over a week, before a possible late bounce in the third week. Crowds are possible at Punta Sayulita – it’s a consistent spot, so expect some company.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
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362 | 405 | 464 | 441 | 430 | 358 | 344 | 336 | 341 | 305 | 284 | 316 | 300 | 233 | 189 | 189 | 149 | 146 | 232 | 238 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:47PM1.27m | 10:02AM1.14m | 4:11PM1.21m | 8:34AM1.19m | 6:04PM1.31m | 8:33AM1.26m | 7:04PM1.43m | 8:46AM1.33m | 7:51PM1.52m | 9:03AM1.40m | 8:31PM1.56m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:45PM0.53m | 11:49PM0.44m | 11:55AM1.13m | 00:52AM0.29m | 1:01PM0.99m | 1:33AM0.17m | 1:36PM0.84m | 2:07AM0.10m | 2:08PM0.69m | 2:37AM0.09m | 2:39PM0.55m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
173 | 405 | 464 | 441 | 249 | 336 | 274 | 336 | 341 | 305 | 284 | 316 | 300 | 233 | 189 | 189 | 149 | 146 | 146 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
362 | 139 | 148 | 119 | 430 | 358 | 344 | 272 | 268 | 268 | 180 | 180 | 127 | 118 | 68 | 67 | 93 | 130 | 232 | 238 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 |
9 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 2 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 34 | 32 | 49 | 49 | 75 | 61 | 38 | 28 | 104 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 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.










