Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

The overall pattern is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a long-period groundswell running through the whole period, but the first week is mostly small and tricky with the wind. The real standout action doesn’t fire until we hit the start of September, so patience is the name of the game.

Sunday, August 23rd: We’re starting off flat and ugly. A tiny 1ft SW swell with a super-long 18-second period is sneaking in, but it’s got a WNW wind blowing 9 mph right on it. The combined energy is weak at 198. The water is a steamy 89°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. Honestly, it’s a write-off for today.

Monday, August 24th: A glimmer of hope in the morning. The swell is still tiny at 1ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy from the ENE at 3 mph. The wave energy is still low (179), but it’s clean. It’s surfable, but conditions are very ordinary.

Tuesday, August 25th – Friday, August 28th: This is a stretch of ‘meh’. The swell stays stuck around 1ft to 2ft with a period around 14-16 seconds. The mornings offer some clean windows with light cross-offshore winds, but the afternoons are consistently blown out by onshore or cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is weak, only cracking 200-300. It’s not good, but it’s not completely flat. Friday morning (August 28th) is the best of this bunch with a 2ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind from the ENE at 3 mph. The energy bumps up to 273, which is still weak. “Expect good surf conditions” is about as positive as we can get here.

Saturday, August 29th – Monday, August 31st: The swell starts to nudge up, hitting 3ft on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The wind remains light and cross-offshore, keeping things clean. The combined energy is finally getting into the moderate range (338-469). Saturday morning (August 29th) is a solid pick. You’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell, 16-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 6 mph. It’s clean and the energy is building. The water is still warm. Monday (August 31st) is a step back with a risk of thunderstorms and a smaller 2ft swell, but the morning is still worth a look.

Tuesday, September 1st – Sunday, September 6th: This is where it gets interesting. The swell builds consistently, and the wind plays ball. The best on offer is Thursday, September 3rd, in the morning. We’ve got a 5ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 12-second period, and the wind is dead glassy from the east at 3 mph. The combined energy is a strong 818. This is the real deal. The water is still warm. The size is getting into the zone where beginners might find it a bit much (over 5ft in the afternoon), but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the session to circle. The long period groundswell is a classic setup at Punta Sayulita, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be quality.

Saturday, September 5th morning is another standout. A 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions from the ENE at 3 mph. The energy is 668. It’s a bit smaller than Thursday, but still very, very good.

Sunday, September 6th morning keeps the run going. A 4ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and a light offshore from the east at 3 mph. Clean again, with strong energy (753).

Monday, September 7th: The pattern starts to break down. The swell drops to 3ft, the period shortens to 9 seconds, and the wind goes cross-shore. The energy drops to 333. The run is over.

The verdict: The first week is a struggle, with small, clean windows but nothing to write home about. The real winner is Thursday, September 3rd morning. That glassy, 5ft SW groundswell is the clear standout. Saturday and Sunday mornings (September 5th & 6th) are also excellent, cleaner options. If you can wait, the second week delivers.

Rusty.

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