
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 952 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Punta Sayulita.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the good news is there’s a tidy little window of surf coming through. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 88°, so you can leave the thick suit at home.
The first proper call is Sunday morning, the 26th of July. It’s not big, but it’s clean. Swell is coming from the SW at 3 ft, with a nice long period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the ENE, so the surface will be like a mirror. The combined energy is moderate (488), so there’s enough push to get you into a few fun ones. This is a beach and reef setup, so that long period will be peeling nicely down the point. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and with that kind of glass, it’s a great day for a longboard or a funboard.
Monday morning, the 27th, steps it up a notch. The swell bumps to 4 ft from the SSW, still a solid 17-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE, keeping the face clean. The combined energy jumps to 774 (moderate), so there’s more power in the water. This is a standout for the week – clean, punchy, and very consistent. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few friends out, but nothing crazy.
Tuesday morning, the 28th, is another gem. Offshore wind from the E at just 3 mph, with a 4 ft SW swell and 17-second period. The energy is strong (873). This is the best on offer in the whole run. The waves will be clean, lined up, and offering some proper shape for a point break. If you can only get one session, make it this one.
Wednesday and Thursday mornings are also worth a paddle. The swell drops a little to 3 ft, but the wind stays light offshore or cross-off, keeping things clean. The energy is still moderate (576 and 519). The period drops to 16 and then 14 seconds, so it’s a bit more manageable for the beach and reef setup.
After Thursday, the energy starts to fade. The combined energy drops into the lower hundreds and then into double digits by the time we hit August 3rd. The surf becomes very small (1.0 ft to 2 ft) and inconsistent. The wind is mostly offshore or glassy, but there just isn’t enough swell to make it worthwhile. From the 3rd of August through to the 9th, it’s a long stretch of flat, tiny waves. You’d be fighting for a knee-high wave that barely stands up.
Looking way out, the 6th and 7th of August see a tiny blip of energy (133 to 174) with a 18-second period, but the swell height is only 1 ft. It’s surfable, but barely. The 7th and 8th mornings have glassy conditions, but the waves are too small to get excited about.
So, your best bet is the Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. That’s the standout. The Monday morning, the 27th, is a close second. Get out there, it’s a clean, fun little run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
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450 | 627 | 465 | 449 | 607 | 762 | 808 | 854 | 663 | 545 | 441 | 430 | 419 | 275 | 264 | 279 | 224 | 248 | 244 | 184 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:48PM1.33m | 9:22AM1.15m | 7:28PM1.40m | 9:37AM1.18m | 8:04PM1.46m | 9:56AM1.21m | 8:37PM1.51m | 10:16AM1.23m | 9:08PM1.53m | 10:36AM1.26m | 9:39PM1.51m | 10:56AM1.28m | 10:10PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:22AM0.23m | 1:53PM0.90m | 2:49AM0.16m | 2:20PM0.84m | 3:14AM0.12m | 2:47PM0.79m | 3:39AM0.11m | 3:14PM0.73m | 4:03AM0.13m | 3:44PM0.69m | 4:26AM0.17m | 4:16PM0.65m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | 2 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 10 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
450 | 627 | 465 | 449 | 607 | 762 | 808 | 854 | 663 | 263 | 441 | 430 | 419 | 275 | 246 | 279 | 224 | 248 | 244 | 184 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | S 13 | WSW 7 | W 7 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
22 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 32 | 10 | 4 | 121 | 209 | 545 | 196 | 146 | 98 | 180 | 264 | 261 | 175 | 158 | 114 | 95 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | WSW 7 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | WSW 14 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | SW 16 |
35 | 34 | 12 | 28 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 19 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 18 | — | — | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 36 | 0 | 41 | 36 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 504 | 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.










