Punta Sayulita Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.88° N 105.45° W

Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Sayulita sea temperature is
31.7°C
2.4° 

Punta Sayulita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Sayulita this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Sayulita in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 3rd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 4th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 4th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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

We’ve got a solid run of surfable conditions coming up, starting right now. The overall pattern is a consistent, knee-to-waist high SSW to SW groundswell that will stick around for a few days. The wave energy is moderate, with combined swell energy readings hovering around the 500 mark (497 to 579) for the first few days, which is a nice, fun amount of power in the water. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit.

Thursday morning (September 3rd) is the real standout here. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a 10-second period, but the magic is that glassy, offshore wind from the East. The combined energy is 497, and the conditions are set to be clean as a whistle. This is your window to get on it – the waves will be punchy and fun for a beginner to intermediate surfer.

Friday morning (September 4th) sees a slightly smaller 3ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NE, and the energy is even higher at 570. That long period will bring in some nice, lined-up waves, though it might make the sets a bit more inconsistent at the beach break. Still, a very good morning to be out.

Saturday morning (September 5th) is another solid call. The swell stays at 3ft from the SW, period dropping slightly to 16 seconds, with a clean cross-off NE breeze. The combined energy is 543. It’s a repeat of the Friday morning conditions, but with even more potential for a fun session.

Sunday morning (September 6th) the swell shifts to the West at 3ft with a 12-second period, and the wind is a perfect cross-off from the ENE. The energy is 553, and the conditions are clean. Another very good option.

Monday morning (September 7th) is a bit of a treat. The swell is 4ft from the West, 11-second period, but the wind is glassy from the SSE. Expect a clean, glassy surface with the moderate energy (535) making for some fun, playful waves.

Tuesday morning (September 8th) the swell drops to 3ft, but the wind goes offshore from the East, keeping things clean. The energy drops to 306, but it’s still a fun, user-friendly wave.

After that, the swell settles down into a long, drawn-out period of smaller, knee-high waves. The combined energy drops into the 100-300 range for the next week. The mornings will generally offer the cleanest conditions with light cross-off or glassy winds, but the size will be lacking. There’s a gap from about Wednesday the 9th through to the 16th where the surf will be small and ordinary. Not a write-off, but you’ll be hunting for the little nuggets.

Then, on Thursday morning, September 17th, we see a tiny spike of energy. It’s only a 1ft swell, but the period is a massive 22 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 311. The wind is glassy from the ESE. This is a long-range promise, so don’t get too excited yet, but it’s something to keep an eye on. That kind of period can bring in some unexpected lines if the direction is right, but at this size, it’s likely to be a very small, clean day.

The best of the best is without a doubt Thursday morning (September 3rd). It’s small, but the glassy conditions and fun energy make it the pick of the bunch.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:08AM0.88m
12:03PM1.36m
12:47PM1.27m
10:02AM1.14m
4:11PM1.21m
8:34AM1.19m
6:04PM1.31m
8:33AM1.26m
7:04PM1.43m
8:46AM1.33m
7:51PM1.52m
Low Tide
4:54AM0.79m
8:45PM0.53m
11:49PM0.44m
11:55AM1.13m
00:52AM0.29m
1:01PM0.99m
1:33AM0.17m
1:36PM0.84m
2:07AM0.10m
2:08PM0.69m
2:37AM0.09m
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Information about the Punta Sayulita Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Sayulita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Sayulita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Sayulita surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Punta Sayulita) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Punta Sayulita may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Punta Sayulita is 33 km (20 miles) from the city of Ixtapa. If you plan a holiday in Nayarit, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ixtapa. Ixtapa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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