Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 251 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Sayulita in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Punta Sayulita.
Right off the bat, the water is cooking at 89°F, which feels a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – it's like a bathtub out there. The surf story for the next couple of weeks is all about small, clean windows with a long-period groundswell from the SW. The energy is moderate, topping out around 257 at times, but the wave heights stay small, so don't expect any barrels.
The best bet is to get out early. Sunday morning, the 16th of August, kicks things off with a clean 3ft swell from the SW, a 14-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. It's small but the conditions will be tidy for a beginner-friendly log at this beach and reef setup. Because it’s very consistent here, you'll find something to ride. The crowds can show up sometimes, but it’s worth it for the clean lines.
Monday morning, the 17th, offers another clean, glassy window with 2ft from the SW and an offshore ESE breeze at just 3 mph. It’s going to be fun, but still small. The afternoons get ruined by onshore winds, so those are a write-off.
The pattern holds through the week: small 2ft to 2ft swells, very clean on the mornings with light offshores, then turning choppy in the arvo. The combined swell energy drops to a weak 107 on Thursday morning, so you’re scratching for anything. There’s a real lull from the 19th through the 27th, with almost nothing worth paddling out for except maybe a few knee-high dribblers.
Things start looking a bit more interesting again toward the end of the month. Friday morning, the 28th of August, has a pulse of 2ft from the SW with a 16-second period, clean conditions and light offshore flow, and the energy jumps back up to a moderate 291. Saturday the 29th keeps that same energy going in the morning with 2ft and clean conditions – that’s your standout Sunday session if you can wait.
Finally, on Monday the 31st of August, there's one more glimpse of hope: a decent 2ft SW groundswell with a shorter 10-second period and good energy (205), but the morning window is clean before it blows out. For a small-wave spot like this, take what you can get early. The long lull in the middle is just the way it goes here sometimes – the forecasts can always change.
Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 251 | 214 | 208 | 203 | 200 | 120 | 133 | 140 | 251 | 146 | 140 | 136 | 93 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 68 | 78 | 98 | 67 | 111 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | off | on | glassy | off | on | off | off | cross-on | glassy | off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:31AM1.38m | 11:38PM1.15m | 11:48AM1.35m | 00:12AM0.99m | 12:03PM1.31m | 00:59AM0.84m | 12:13PM1.25m | 12:08PM1.19m | 10:57AM1.13m | 3:06PM1.11m | 9:41AM1.12m | 5:48PM1.16m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:44PM0.54m | 5:18AM0.59m | 6:23PM0.59m | 5:16AM0.70m | 7:12PM0.64m | 4:47AM0.77m | 9:54PM0.68m | 00:49AM0.56m | 2:30PM1.11m | 1:21AM0.44m | 1:32PM1.04m | 1:46AM0.34m | |||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 15 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 251 | 214 | 208 | 203 | 200 | 120 | 133 | 140 | 251 | 146 | 140 | 136 | 93 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 68 | 78 | 98 | 67 | 111 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 14 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | SSW 5 | WNW 6 | W 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 12 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 9 | WNW 3 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | W 14 | W 11 | W 13 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 12 | W 9 | W 12 | W 8 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | NW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 49 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 26 | 7 | 49 | 37 | 24 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 493 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 504 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
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