Punta Sayulita Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.88° N 105.45° W

Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Sayulita sea temperature is
31.7°C
2.6° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,390 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 27th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 27th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
25
Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
227
350
350
338
251
302
302
242
212
209
198
160
160
151
149
114
189
217
622
915
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
E
5
NE
20
NW
10
N
0
ENE
15
W
5
ESE
5
E
15
WSW
10
SSE
5
ESE
15
WSW
10
S
5
SE
15
WSW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
W
10
SE
Wind State
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glassy
cross-off
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cross
glassy
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glassy
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on
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on
cross-off
High Tide
5:40PM1.08m
8:30AM1.18m
6:35PM1.20m
8:20AM1.23m
7:12PM1.32m
8:24AM1.30m
7:45PM1.42m
8:35AM1.38m
8:18PM1.48m
8:49AM1.46m
8:51PM1.51m
9:06AM1.52m
9:25PM1.49m
Low Tide
1:20AM0.40m
1:37PM0.90m
1:38AM0.33m
1:43PM0.78m
1:57AM0.27m
1:59PM0.64m
2:16AM0.25m
2:21PM0.50m
2:37AM0.26m
2:47PM0.37m
2:59AM0.30m
3:16PM0.26m
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6:50
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7:00
6:59
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6:53
 mm
4
2
7
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3
Temp °C
29
29
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Feels °C
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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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