
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real promise hiding in the back half of the forecast. The early days are all about the small stuff, but the wind is going to be your friend on a few mornings. The standout session is a long way off, but it’s a beauty.
For the first week, the waves are small, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, but the real story is the wind. Sunday the 9th, the morning is looking clean with a light offshore breeze from the ENE and a long-period SSW groundswell (14 seconds). The combined energy is moderate (157). The water is sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s not a standout, but it’s a surfable start.
Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th follow a similar pattern. Small surf, but the mornings are clean with light offshore or cross-off winds. The swell period stays long, over 15 seconds on Monday afternoon, but that onshore wind kills it. Stick to the early sessions.
Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are where it starts to get interesting. The morning winds are light and cross-off, and the swell is a consistent 2ft with a 16-second period. Thursday afternoon is a real treat – the wind goes glassy, dead calm. That’s a rare window for a clean, small-wave session. The combined energy is moderate (266).
Friday the 14th morning is another glassy morning, with a clean 2ft SSW swell. The energy is building (347). But the afternoon gets blown out.
The real standout is a long way off. On Sunday the 23rd of August, the swell is set to pick up to 4ft from the SSW, with a 13-second period, under light cross-off winds. The combined energy is strong (544). That’s a solid, fun size.
But the absolute best on offer is Monday the 24th of August. The morning brings a proper 6ft SW groundswell, with a 13-second period, and light offshore winds from the east. The combined energy is very strong (1071). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s too big for beginners, and the size means it’s going to be a handful, but for those with the skills, this is the session to circle on the calendar. The afternoon gets messy with onshore wind, so make it a dawn patrol mission.
There are no other standout breaks to compare here. The consistency is decent, so even the small days have a chance. The forecast can change, but that Monday the 24th looks like a ripper.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
138 | 127 | 68 | 118 | 96 | 77 | 154 | 154 | 107 | 208 | 125 | 191 | 198 | 201 | 171 | 209 | 439 | 371 | 362 | 358 | 322 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:53PM1.49m | 9:14AM1.26m | 7:46PM1.58m | 9:38AM1.32m | 8:31PM1.63m | 10:03AM1.35m | 9:13PM1.62m | 10:27AM1.38m | 9:52PM1.56m | 10:50AM1.40m | 10:29PM1.45m | 11:11AM1.40m | 11:04PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:19PM0.94m | 2:19AM0.02m | 2:04PM0.83m | 2:56AM-0.03m | 2:44PM0.73m | 3:30AM-0.02m | 3:21PM0.63m | 4:01AM0.05m | 3:57PM0.57m | 4:28AM0.17m | 4:33PM0.53m | 4:51AM0.31m | 5:08PM0.52m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 4 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
138 | 127 | 68 | 118 | 69 | 77 | 154 | 154 | 7 | 208 | 125 | 191 | 198 | 201 | 171 | 209 | 439 | 371 | 362 | 358 | 322 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 22 | WNW 5 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | NW 12 | SW 17 | NW 4 | W 13 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
18 | 18 | 2 | 60 | 96 | 59 | 100 | 6 | 107 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 94 | 132 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | W 12 | SW 16 | NW 3 | W 13 | NW 5 | NW 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 13 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 |
1 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 44 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 60 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WSW 13 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 102 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
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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.











