
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, it’s your local surf reporter Rusty here, and I’ve been looking at the charts for the next couple of weeks. Let’s be real honest with you – the beginning of this period is a bit of a slow grind. We’ve got a solid run of small, clean conditions, but the size is just lacking for a proper session. The real standout action is waiting for us in the second week, with a definite pulse of energy showing up.
For the first few days, starting Wednesday the 8th, we’re looking at dribbly waves. The water is a toasty 88°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a wetsuit. The combined energy is weak (338), and it’s just marginal. Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th stay small with clean, cross-off winds, but the swell is hovering around 2ft from the SSW. It’s surfable, but you’ll be fighting for scraps. That holds through the weekend, with morning glass-offs spoiling into afternoon onshore breezes. The combined energy is weak, staying in the 100s and low 200s.
We get a couple of glassy mornings early next week—Monday the 13th, Tuesday the 14th, and Wednesday the 15th—but the swell drops to just 1ft to 2ft. It’s clean, but barely a ripple. The energy is still weak (119-205). Thursday the 16th is more of the same tiny glassy morning stuff.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real standouts are on Friday the 17th, but especially Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th. The swell finally fills in. Friday the 17th has a morning glass-off with 2ft SSW swell, but the afternoon picks up to 3ft from the SSW, with a moderate combined energy (360) and cross-off winds. The pick of the trip, though, is Saturday the 18th morning. We’re looking at 4ft of SW groundswell, with a period of 13 seconds and a very strong combined energy (571). The wind is glassy, and that will make for some clean, fun waves at Punta Sayulita. This is definitely the best on offer, and with the swell direction (SW) matching the optimum direction (WSW) closely, the setup is good. Because it’s very consistent and a beginner spot, expect crowds to be possible.
Sunday the 19th morning still has some size (3ft SW) with a strong energy (565), but the wind is a little stronger. The afternoon on that Sunday gets blown out by a strong cross-shore wind. The rest of the period from Monday the 20th onward fades again, with the swell dropping to 2ft to 3ft and the energy moderate (300-500 range), but nothing beats that Saturday morning.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a waiting game. Get your gear ready. The standout is the morning of Saturday the 18th – that’s your day to paddle out for clean, fun waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
326 | 322 | 251 | 207 | 191 | 188 | 188 | 191 | 186 | 186 | 191 | 131 | 134 | 136 | 108 | 102 | 68 | 68 | 111 | 111 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:45PM1.31m | 6:40AM0.98m | 4:51PM1.38m | 7:53AM1.08m | 5:52PM1.46m | 8:39AM1.17m | 6:48PM1.55m | 9:19AM1.23m | 7:40PM1.62m | 9:56AM1.26m | 8:28PM1.66m | 10:31AM1.28m | 9:13PM1.65m | 11:05AM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:42PM0.48m | 10:10AM0.92m | 00:43AM0.29m | 11:52AM0.94m | 1:34AM0.12m | 1:00PM0.92m | 2:20AM-0.01m | 1:52PM0.88m | 3:03AM-0.09m | 2:38PM0.83m | 3:44AM-0.09m | 3:21PM0.78m | 4:23AM-0.04m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | |
7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | 7:45 | |
mm | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
326 | 322 | 251 | 207 | 191 | 188 | 188 | 191 | 186 | 186 | 191 | 131 | 134 | 136 | 108 | 102 | 68 | 68 | 111 | 62 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 21 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 19 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 96 | 5 | 6 | 68 | 111 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 8 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 37 | 2 | 59 | 51 | 5 | 2 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 135 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 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.











