Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the pipe for Punta Sayulita.

The pattern over the next couple of weeks is all about small, clean windows in the mornings, with the afternoons getting blown out. It’s a classic setup for this spot – you gotta be an early bird. The water is sitting at a balmy 89°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be surfing in a warm bath.

The first real standout is the Saturday morning, the 18th of July. We’ve got a small but clean 2 ft swell from the SW, with a very long period of 17 seconds, giving it real groundswell punch. The wind is a light cross-off at 6 mph, and the wave energy is moderate (238). It’s only a beginner wave size, but it'll be clean and fun. The glassy conditions on Saturday afternoon are a tease, but the swell drops to 1 ft.

Sunday the 19th morning is another cracker for the early crew. Glassy conditions, a 2 ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, and moderate energy kicking up to 393. This is a long-period swell, which at a beach and reef setup can sometimes run a bit straight, but with the glassy wind it’ll be a joy for a longboard or a foiler.

The next big highlight is Wednesday the 24th of July morning. The swell drops to 2 ft, but the period jumps to a massive 24 seconds – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate (391) and the wind is a light cross-off from the NE. This is a true gem for the reef, as those long-period lines will wrap in beautifully. Expect clean, tidy lines for the experienced crew.

Looking further out, the week starting Monday the 27th of July sees the swell building. Monday morning is a standout – 3 ft of SW groundswell with a 17-second period, clean offshore wind from the E at 3 mph, and the energy is strong at 631. This is the best looking swell of the run. Tuesday the 28th morning is even bigger at 4 ft, with a clean offshore wind and a strong energy reading of 752. This is getting into the fun zone for intermediate surfers, but still manageable.

By the time we hit the 29th of July and beyond, the swell hangs around 3 ft to 3 ft, still with clean mornings, but the afternoons are a write-off. The Sunday morning of the 26th is also worth a mention – glassy, 3 ft SW swell, with strong energy (565). Just keep an eye on those risk t-storms.

The pattern is clear: mornings are the magic window. The afternoons get a stiff cross-on or onshore wind that ruins the shape. For the best sessions, set your alarm for the 18th, 19th, and 24th July mornings, and then the 27th and 28th July mornings are the real standouts. The long-period swells are a treat for the reef, but the beach breaks might be a bit straight.

Rusty.

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