Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 481 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about Punta Sayulita in feet, because that’s how we measure it.
It’s a slow start, but there’s a real window of clean, fun waves coming up. The water is a balmy 89°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s shorts and a rash guard weather.
First thing Saturday morning, the 29th of August, is worth an early alarm. It’s cloudy, but the wind is cross-offshore from the NE at 6 mph, keeping the surface glassy. Swell is about 3 feet from the SSW, with a long 16-second period, giving it some real push (moderate energy at 476). For a beach and reef setup, that long period means it’ll have nice shape and lines. This spot is very consistent, so you’ll get waves. The afternoons are onshore and messy, so go early.
Monday the 31st of August morning is another small, clean option. A light cross-off breeze from the ENE at just 3 mph, and a 2-foot SSW swell with a 13-second period. Energy is moderate (202). It’s small but perfect for a longboard.
The standout: Friday the 4th of September morning is the one. Offshore wind from the ENE at 3 mph, so it’s going to be clean and lined up. Swell is 3 feet from the SW, with a 16-second period, and the combined energy jumps to strong (601). That’s a lot of power for the size. It’s a groundswell, and at this spot it should stand up nicely. You’ll have the consistency of a very consistent break, and the water will be warm. The crowd factor is "sometimes", so expect a few heads, but it’s the best session in the whole outlook.
The second week is quieter. The mornings of the 7th, 10th, and 11th of September offer small, clean conditions with light offshore or glassy winds, but the swell drops to 2 feet and the energy is weak to moderate. The 8th and 9th are ordinary with onshore winds in the afternoons.
The standout is Friday, September 4th, morning. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 309 | 458 | 441 | 353 | 275 | 211 | 211 | 203 | 118 | 118 | 85 | 111 | 82 | 158 | 173 | 170 | 157 | 183 | 362 | 405 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 9:33PM1.52m | 10:10AM1.43m | 10:05PM1.46m | 10:28AM1.47m | 10:39PM1.36m | 10:48AM1.48m | 11:15PM1.23m | 11:10AM1.47m | 11:59PM1.06m | 11:35AM1.43m | 1:08AM0.88m | 12:03PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:33PM0.49m | 3:55AM0.23m | 4:03PM0.42m | 4:16AM0.32m | 4:36PM0.38m | 4:35AM0.43m | 5:13PM0.38m | 4:53AM0.55m | 5:56PM0.41m | 5:05AM0.68m | 6:53PM0.47m | 4:54AM0.79m | 8:45PM0.53m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | 1 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 309 | 458 | 441 | 353 | 275 | 211 | 211 | 203 | 73 | 59 | 60 | 52 | 52 | 158 | 173 | 170 | 157 | 146 | 157 | 405 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | W 11 |
| kJ | 61 | 14 | 32 | 64 | 76 | 32 | 65 | 60 | 118 | 118 | 85 | 111 | 82 | 66 | 129 | 127 | 127 | 183 | 362 | 157 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 11 | SW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 11 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 49 | 40 | 77 | 63 | 58 | 37 | 161 | 27 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 41 | 0 |
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