Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Punta Sayulita.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the good news is there’s a tidy little window of surf coming through. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 88°, so you can leave the thick suit at home.

The first proper call is Sunday morning, the 26th of July. It’s not big, but it’s clean. Swell is coming from the SW at 3 ft, with a nice long period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the ENE, so the surface will be like a mirror. The combined energy is moderate (488), so there’s enough push to get you into a few fun ones. This is a beach and reef setup, so that long period will be peeling nicely down the point. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and with that kind of glass, it’s a great day for a longboard or a funboard.

Monday morning, the 27th, steps it up a notch. The swell bumps to 4 ft from the SSW, still a solid 17-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE, keeping the face clean. The combined energy jumps to 774 (moderate), so there’s more power in the water. This is a standout for the week – clean, punchy, and very consistent. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few friends out, but nothing crazy.

Tuesday morning, the 28th, is another gem. Offshore wind from the E at just 3 mph, with a 4 ft SW swell and 17-second period. The energy is strong (873). This is the best on offer in the whole run. The waves will be clean, lined up, and offering some proper shape for a point break. If you can only get one session, make it this one.

Wednesday and Thursday mornings are also worth a paddle. The swell drops a little to 3 ft, but the wind stays light offshore or cross-off, keeping things clean. The energy is still moderate (576 and 519). The period drops to 16 and then 14 seconds, so it’s a bit more manageable for the beach and reef setup.

After Thursday, the energy starts to fade. The combined energy drops into the lower hundreds and then into double digits by the time we hit August 3rd. The surf becomes very small (1.0 ft to 2 ft) and inconsistent. The wind is mostly offshore or glassy, but there just isn’t enough swell to make it worthwhile. From the 3rd of August through to the 9th, it’s a long stretch of flat, tiny waves. You’d be fighting for a knee-high wave that barely stands up.

Looking way out, the 6th and 7th of August see a tiny blip of energy (133 to 174) with a 18-second period, but the swell height is only 1 ft. It’s surfable, but barely. The 7th and 8th mornings have glassy conditions, but the waves are too small to get excited about.

So, your best bet is the Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. That’s the standout. The Monday morning, the 27th, is a close second. Get out there, it’s a clean, fun little run.

Rusty.

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