Punta Sayulita Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.88° N 105.45° W

Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Sayulita sea temperature is
31.6°C
2.3° 

Punta Sayulita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 521 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 1st Sep)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 3rd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, it’s a bit of a mixed bag here. The water is seriously warm, sitting at 89°F—that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be surfing in a warm bath. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with the swell tiny and the wind messy. But keep the faith, because the middle of the week shapes up to be the standout window.

Tuesday the 31st of August? Forget it. Westerly winds and a weak 2 ft swell from the SSW with only 191 combined energy make for a day to stay on the beach. Overnight, things start to settle. Tuesday morning the 1st of September brings glassy conditions with a light breeze from the ENE, but the swell is still only 2 ft from the SW. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

The real action begins to show on Wednesday morning the 2nd. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the SSW with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 423—that’s moderate energy. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the ENE, keeping it clean. The afternoon gets blown out with a strong cross-onshore, so get on it early.

Thursday morning the 3rd is a cracker. Glassy, with a clean 3 ft swell from the SW. That’s a nice, user-friendly size. The energy is solid at 461. The afternoon sees the period jump to 17 seconds, but the wind swings onshore, so the morning is the clear winner here.

The best of the whole window is hands down Friday morning the 4th of September. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the SW, combined energy is 761—strong wave energy—and the wind is glassy from the NE. Expect very good, clean surf. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon sees it get a bit choppy with a cross-onshore wind.

Saturday morning the 5th holds well, with a 3 ft swell from the SW, 573 energy, and a light cross-offshore breeze keeping it clean. Another good one. The afternoons generally get messy, but the mornings are your friend.

From Sunday the 6th through to the 15th, the swell drops off and becomes inconsistent. There are pockets of clean mornings with very small swell (2 ft–3 ft) and mostly light winds, but nothing that will get the heart racing. The energy drops to the 100–300 range by the second week, and the surf is very ordinary. The standout mornings are the 7th, 8th, 10th, and 11th, but you’ll be scratching for a ride. The 9th of September has a total glass-off with 2 ft swell and 264 energy—pretty but flat.

The last few days from the 13th to the 15th are a real struggle. Tiny swell, risk of thunderstorms, and the combined energy barely breaks 180. The water is still warm, but the surf is not worth paddling out for.

The best bet: Friday morning the 4th of September. 3 ft of clean SW swell, glassy conditions, and strong energy. Get there early.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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95
241
256
441
328
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382
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521
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272
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204
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
20
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High Tide
11:15PM1.23m
11:10AM1.47m
11:59PM1.06m
11:35AM1.43m
1:08AM0.88m
12:03PM1.36m
12:47PM1.27m
10:02AM1.14m
4:11PM1.21m
8:34AM1.19m
6:04PM1.31m
Low Tide
4:53AM0.55m
5:56PM0.41m
5:05AM0.68m
6:53PM0.47m
4:54AM0.79m
8:45PM0.53m
11:49PM0.44m
11:55AM1.13m
00:52AM0.29m
1:01PM0.99m
1:33AM0.17m
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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.

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