Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, friends, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got cooking for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks. It's a mixed bag, but there are some real gems to look forward to if you're patient.

Right now, we're looking at a pretty mellow start. The swell is small, around 1ft to 2ft, coming from the SSW and SW. The wave energy is weak, sitting between 101 and 154 (moderate energy). The water temperature is about what you'd expect for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The early mornings are your best bet, with clean conditions when the wind is light or offshore. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th mornings offer some clean, surfable waves, but honestly, nothing to get too excited about. The afternoons get chopped up by a cross-onshore breeze.

This pattern of small, clean mornings and messy afternoons holds through the weekend. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd are the same story. Sunday the 23rd morning is interesting – it's glassy with a long-period 18-second SSW swell, but it's only 1ft. That long period means the waves will have good shape for a point break like this, and the sets will be spaced out. It's a nice little window for the patient surfer.

We hit a bit of a dry spell from Tuesday the 25th through Wednesday the 26th, with conditions mostly poor or ordinary. The wind is messy, and the swell is small.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. The standout period is from Thursday morning, August 27th, through to Sunday morning, August 30th. The swell picks up to a consistent 2ft to 3ft, and the energy starts to climb – that's strong wave energy, reaching 289 and 484 (moderate to strong). The direction is a solid SW to SSW, which is perfect for this spot.

Thursday morning, August 27th, is the first real highlight. Clean, offshore wind from the ENE, with a 2ft SW swell at 14 seconds and a combined energy of 222 (moderate). Expect good surf conditions. The morning is clear, and the waves will be clean and fun.

Friday morning, August 28th, is even better. A 2ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, clean cross-offshore wind from the NE, and a combined energy of 289 (moderate). The waves will have that extra punch from the longer period, and the conditions are clean. The afternoon sees a bigger 3ft SW swell at 17 seconds with a huge energy of 484 (strong), but the wind shifts cross-onshore, so the morning is the clear winner.

Sunday morning, August 30th, is another solid window. A 3ft SW swell, clean cross-offshore wind, and a combined energy of 333 (strong). It's a bit of a risk with the chance of thunderstorms, but the conditions are clean.

After that, the swell drops back down to the 1ft to 2ft range through the first week of September. The mornings of September 1st and 2nd are glassy, but the surf is small. September 3rd morning looks promising again – a 3ft SW swell with a 17-second period, clean offshore wind, and a combined energy of 431 (strong). That's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it's got potential.

So, to wrap it up: the early mornings from now until the weekend are small but clean. The real action is on the mornings of Thursday the 27th, Friday the 28th, and Sunday the 30th of August. Those are your best bets for clean, fun waves with a bit of push. Don't sleep on that Thursday morning, it's a beauty.

Rusty, signing off.

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