Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks.

First things first, the water is sitting at a warm 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The opening days are a real mixed bag, with only tiny, weak swell on offer. The swell energy is weak (65) on Tuesday morning, with a 1ft SW swell and a long 12-second period. The wind is glassy, making for a pretty surface, but the wave itself is just too small to get excited about. It’s a real waiting game.

Wednesday the 5th through Friday the 7th sees the swell hanging around 1ft to 2ft, with the energy staying low to moderate (between 88 and 196). The wind is mostly cross-off in the mornings, which keeps the surface clean, but the surf is still very ordinary. The standout period doesn’t really kick in until Saturday the 8th. That morning, Punta Sayulita sees a 2ft SSW swell with a 16-second period pushing moderate energy (221) and a clean offshore wind. That’s the first real window of good conditions that’s worth a look.

The following week holds the best promise. Tuesday the 11th through Thursday the 13th all have mornings with clean, cross-off or offshore winds and a consistent 2ft to 2ft SW swell. The energy is pushing into the strong range (257 on Tuesday, 217 on Wednesday, 252 on Thursday). The period is long (16-18 seconds), which means proper groundswell lines. This is where the setup starts to shine for a point break like this.

But the real highlight of the entire outlook is the stretch from Friday the 14th through Sunday the 16th. On Friday morning, expect a 2ft SW swell, 18-second period, and strong wave energy (360) with a clean cross-off breeze. Saturday morning bumps up to 3ft SW swell, still with a 16-second period and even stronger energy (372) and offshore wind. Sunday morning stays clean with a 2ft SW swell. This is the best run of surf on offer. The swell is moderate in size, so it’s not too big for most, and the long period will wrap nicely into the point. The wind is offshore, making for clean, lined-up waves. Crowds are possible here, as it’s a spot that can get busy, but with conditions this good, it’s worth the company.

After that, things taper off into the 18th and 19th with smaller, weaker swells and more onshore afternoons, ending the run on a quieter note.

Keep in mind, the long-period swells over 15 seconds can sometimes make the waves break a bit too straight on a beach break, but here at Punta Sayulita, the reef and point setup should handle them nicely. Overall, get on it from the 8th onward, but circle the 14th through 16th as your best bet.

Rusty.

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