Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.

The first solid surf window kicks off on Thursday, the 3rd of September, and it’s actually a pretty good start. The morning is the pick across the whole period, with Punta Sayulita seeing a clean 4ft swell from the SW with a light offshore breeze out of the East. Wave energy is moderate (497), and the water is sitting at 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a real treat. The swell period is a solid 10 seconds, so it’s got some shape to it, not just mush. The winds are light and offshore, so expect clean, lined-up waves. This is the standout morning of the whole outlook.

The afternoon of the 3rd turns onshore from the West, and the swell drops to 3ft, so it gets a bit messy. The next few mornings are still worth a look though. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th both have clean, cross-offshore winds in the morning with 3ft SSW and SW swells, respectively. The energy is strong (612 and 617), and the period is a long 16 seconds, meaning it’s proper groundswell. That long period will make the waves a bit more organized at Punta Sayulita, but it might also mean sets are a little spaced out. The afternoons both get cross-onshore, so mornings are the call.

Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th still have surfable mornings – 4ft from the W with clean conditions, but the energy is dropping a bit. Monday has a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind is offshore again, so it could be glassy if you dodge the rain.

From Tuesday the 8th, the swell really starts to fade. The mornings are still clean or glassy, but the wave heights are shrinking from 3ft down to 2ft by the 13th. The energy is weak (under 300), and the waves are small and weak. It’s still surfable if you’re on a longboard, but it’s not going to get the heart pumping.

There’s a long gap of small, ordinary waves from the 8th through the 16th. The best of that stretch is the morning of the 10th (3ft, glassy) and the 15th (2ft, clean), but honestly, it’s pretty marginal.

A late-period highlight: Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th of September both have glassy mornings with 2ft SW swells, but the period is very long – 22 seconds and 20 seconds. That’s a deep, long groundswell. At Punta Sayulita, a beach-and-reef setup, it might break a bit too straight, but if you get the right bank, it’ll be fast and powerful. The energy is moderate (312 and 332), so it’s not a total bust. This is a promising little window, but it’s far out, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best bet is the morning of the 3rd of September. After that, the mornings are decent for a few days, then it goes small and soft for over a week, before a possible late bounce in the third week. Crowds are possible at Punta Sayulita – it’s a consistent spot, so expect some company.

Rusty.

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