Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 251 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. 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 (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Punta Sayulita. It’s a beach and reef setup that’s exposed and very consistent, so there’s always potential, but the upcoming stretch is gonna test your patience.
Starting Tuesday 18th August, it’s tiny. Waves are only 2ft from the SSW with a long 14-second period. The morning glass is your only chance – water temp is real warm, about 89°, which is 4° warmer than normal, so it feels like a hot tub. Combined wave energy is weak (138). By afternoon, a westerly onshore breeze messes it up completely.
Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August are more of the same. Clean mornings with offshore or glassy winds, tiny 2-2ft swell, but it’s rideable for a beginner. Afternoons go to crap.
Friday 21st through Monday 24th August is the worst of it. Swell drops to 2ft, period gets short, and afternoon energy is barely there (80-93). Mornings are clean but puny. Not worth the drive.
Then things perk up. Thursday 27th August morning brings 2ft waves from the SW, period 14 seconds, with a clean cross-off breeze. Energy hits 213 (moderate). That’s a real improvement. Friday 28th August morning is similar – clean, cross-off, 2ft swell but solid energy at 218.
The real standout is Saturday 29th August. Glassy as can be, 3ft swell from the SSW, 16-second period, and powerful energy at 452. That’s the best wave energy of the whole 16 days. It’s clean, it has punch, and it’s small enough for anyone. Just know crowds are possible here sometimes, so get there early.
Sunday 30th August morning is a solid second choice – glassy again, 3ft SSW swell, energy at 282. Clean and beginner-friendly.
After that, from Monday 31st August through early September, it gets blown out and messy again. A few half-decent mornings but nothing special.
Bottom line: if you want the best waves of this outlook, circle Saturday 29th August morning. Sunday 30th is a good backup.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | 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 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 133 | 140 | 251 | 146 | 140 | 136 | 93 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 68 | 78 | 97 | 67 | 107 | 80 | 81 | 112 | 107 | 133 | 138 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | off | on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | glassy | off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:03PM1.31m | 00:59AM0.84m | 12:13PM1.25m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:12PM0.64m | 4:47AM0.77m | 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 | |||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | 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 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 133 | 140 | 251 | 146 | 140 | 136 | 93 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 68 | 78 | 97 | 67 | 107 | 79 | 69 | 112 | 107 | 133 | 138 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 3 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 49 | 37 | 24 | 59 | 80 | 81 | 67 | 55 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 21 | SW 18 | W 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | NW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 12 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 36 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 504 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 504 | 0 |
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