Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaking out for Punta Sayulita.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a long, drawn-out run of small, clean mornings. The surf’s not going to blow your wetsuit off, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Punta Sayulita, the consistency of glassy conditions is a real treat. The water is sitting at a very warm 89°F, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – the ocean feels like a bathtub.

The real standout for the whole outlook is the Saturday morning of the 29th of August. The combined swell energy is pumping at a solid moderate level (440). You’ve got a 3ft swell rolling in from the SW, packing a nice 16-second period, which means real groundswell energy. The wind is light and cross-off from the NE, leaving the waves clean. The swell is right out of the optimum direction (WSW) for this exposed beach and reef setup, so expect some fun little lines. The energy builds through the week, so this is the session to circle.

The Friday morning of the 4th of September is another one to have on your radar. You’re looking at a similar 3ft SW swell, 17-second period, and the combined energy is strong (436). The wind is a whisper-light cross-off from the SE, giving you glassy conditions. The water is going to be still warm, and the waves should have some shape.

The Sunday morning of the 6th of September is a solid follow-up. Clean, clear skies, with an offshore breeze from the ENE. The waves are 3ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy (290) is still showing good moderate power. A very nice, clean morning session.

The Wednesday morning of the 9th of September is a long-range highlight. The energy is strong (339), with a 2ft SW swell and a 17-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ENE. Long period groundswell like that can sometimes make beach breaks a bit too straight, but for a reefy spot like this, it usually means groomed lines. It’s a promising one, but a little less certain this far out.

For the mornings in between, you’ll find a lot of glassy or clean conditions, but the swell is a bit smaller (1ft to 2ft) and the energy dips. The Tuesday morning of the 25th of August is a risk-tstorm and glassy, with a tiny 1ft swell, so it’s a paddle session at best. There’s a big gap of poor afternoons, with onshore winds and low energy, especially through the first week. The afternoon sessions are a write-off across the board.

Overall, the best of the bunch is the Saturday morning of the 29th of August. Get it if you can.

Rusty.

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