Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 9PM (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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 0.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
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 cooking at Punta Sayulita.
It's a quiet start to the outlook, so don't get too excited just yet. The water is a very warm 90°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the full suit at home. The first few days through the end of this week and into the weekend are pretty lackluster. We've got some small, weak swell in the water, with combined energy in the 80 to 200 range, and the afternoon winds are a real problem, turning onshore and chopping it up. Thursday morning (20 August) is a tease with glassy conditions, but the swell is tiny at 2ft from the SW. The real story is that things are building towards the end of the month.
The standout window is the last weekend of August and the first day of September. The best bet is Saturday morning, 29 August. The swell is picking up to 3ft from the SSW, with a solid 16-second period. The combined energy is a solid 493, which is moderate wave energy. That long period groundswell will wrap into the point and reef setup nicely. With a glassy, glassy wind from the NNW, it's going to be clean as a whistle. This is the pick of the period. The morning of Sunday, 30 August, is also a strong option, with another 3ft SSW swell and glassy conditions from the NNE. Monday morning, 31 August, looks clean but the swell is backing off a bit.
For the first week of September, keep an eye on Thursday morning, 3 September. The swell jumps back up to 3ft from the SW, and while it's a short 9-second period, the glassy conditions in the morning make it worth a look. The afternoon looks even better, with the swell hitting 3ft from the SW, a 10-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is up to 328, which is a solid moderate push. Keep in mind that this is a bit further out, so it's a promising call but not a lock.
Overall, the crowds are sometimes a factor at Punta Sayulita, so get out early. The early mornings with that offshore or glassy wind are your ticket.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 140 | 136 | 93 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 68 | 78 | 97 | 68 | 108 | 80 | 112 | 112 | 107 | 133 | 138 | 93 | 90 | 124 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | glassy | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 12:08PM1.19m | 10:57AM1.13m | 3:06PM1.11m | 9:41AM1.12m | 5:48PM1.16m | 9:08AM1.14m | 6:45PM1.27m | 9:03AM1.18m | 7:24PM1.37m | 9:10AM1.23m | 7:58PM1.46m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:54PM0.68m | 00:49AM0.56m | 2:30PM1.11m | 1:21AM0.44m | 1:32PM1.04m | 1:46AM0.34m | 1:40PM0.95m | 2:09AM0.25m | 1:55PM0.86m | 2:30AM0.19m | 2:16PM0.76m | 2:52AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 21 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 140 | 136 | 93 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 68 | 78 | 97 | 68 | 108 | 79 | 68 | 67 | 107 | 133 | 138 | 93 | 90 | 124 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 9 | NW 3 | WNW 9 | NW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 7 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 49 | 2 | 25 | 59 | 80 | 112 | 112 | 55 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 21 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | NW 9 | WNW 4 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 3 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 36 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 37 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 274 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
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