Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water is a toasty 88° – that’s about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s much warmer than normal. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the heart of the forecast has some real gems, especially for the early birds.

The opening days are pretty weak. Thursday afternoon the 16th is a write-off with a tiny 1ft southwest swell and a cross-onshore wind making a mess. Friday the 17th isn’t much better, but a slight improvement hits early Saturday morning the 18th. That’s when we get our first real look: a clean 2ft southwest swell with a lovely offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is moderate (225), and for a beginner-friendly break that’s very consistent, this is a nice little session. The waves are small but lined up.

Sunday morning the 19th is also clean with a 2ft swell from the southwest and a cross-offshore wind. The energy jumps to moderate (427), and the waves have a bit more push. Still, nothing huge, but plenty of fun for a longboard or a foamie.

Now, the standout for the entire run is hands down Wednesday morning the 22nd. This is the one. We’re looking at a 5ft southwest swell with a period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is strong (1051), and with a light offshore wind from the NE, the conditions are set to be excellent. This is expert territory at that size, so if you’ve got the skill, this is the morning to be out there. The long period means the waves will have real shape and power, but it’s a beach-and-reef setup, so watch for it to suck a bit more water off the reef.

We’ve got a few more good ones scattered in the second week. Friday morning the 24th brings a surprising 2ft swell but with a very long period of 24 seconds and a clean offshore wind. The energy is moderate (576) but that period is something special – it’ll be very clean, but those long gaps between sets will make it feel smaller than it is. Saturday morning the 25th is glassy with a 2ft, 21-second swell. Then Monday morning the 27th is glassy again with a 3ft southwest swell, very clean. Tuesday morning the 28th has a 4ft southwest swell with a cross-offshore wind and strong energy (919), making it a solid option for experienced surfers.

Overall, if you’re a beginner, stick to the small, clean mornings like the 18th, 19th, and 20th. For the advanced crew, circle Wednesday the 22nd on your calendar. The second week has some promising sessions but remember, those are a bit further out and less certain. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” here, so you might share the peak on the good days, but it’s nothing crazy.

Rusty.

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