
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 516 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
211 | 214 | 207 | 326 | 322 | 322 | 310 | 217 | 272 | 267 | 464 | 436 | 430 | 310 | 279 | 275 | 217 | 214 | 183 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:01PM1.45m | 8:53AM1.56m | 9:32PM1.41m | 9:11AM1.57m | 10:02PM1.34m | 9:28AM1.56m | 10:31PM1.24m | 9:43AM1.53m | 10:59PM1.13m | 9:58AM1.47m | 11:28PM1.01m | 10:08AM1.41m | 00:02AM0.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:54AM0.43m | 3:19PM0.19m | 3:13AM0.51m | 3:45PM0.16m | 3:28AM0.59m | 4:10PM0.18m | 3:41AM0.66m | 4:36PM0.23m | 3:49AM0.72m | 5:02PM0.31m | 3:51AM0.77m | 5:32PM0.42m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
211 | 214 | 89 | 326 | 322 | 322 | 310 | 217 | 272 | 150 | 464 | 436 | 430 | 310 | 279 | 275 | 217 | 214 | 183 | 131 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 20 |
89 | 78 | 164 | 80 | 35 | 44 | 43 | 40 | 126 | 211 | 123 | 49 | 32 | 17 | 9 | 42 | 20 | 6 | 12 | 97 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | W 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 21 | WNW 16 | WNW 19 | WNW 15 | WNW 18 | W 6 | NNW 4 | WNW 16 | NW 5 |
95 | 154 | 207 | 3 | 46 | 43 | 98 | 142 | 211 | 267 | 53 | 90 | 50 | 74 | 42 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 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.










