Punta Sayulita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Punta Sayulita over the next couple of weeks.

First things first, the water is cooking. It’s sitting at 89° which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s not just a little warm, that’s a proper tropical bath. You’ll be in boardshorts or a bikini, no question.

The pattern starts off pretty ordinary. Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, is small with 2ft of swell from the SW, and while the wind is a light cross-offshore, the wave energy is weak (159). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Tuesday afternoon gets worse with onshore wind, so you can forget that.

The first real standout comes in on Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. The swell bumps up to 4ft out of the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind switches to a clean offshore from the east. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 467, and the conditions are clean. This is your best bet early on. The wave face is going to have some shape, and the offshore wind will keep it smooth. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Thursday morning, the 3rd of September, is another winner. The swell is 4ft from the SW with a 10-second period, but the wind goes glassy, dead calm. The energy is 495, and the surface will be like a mirror. That’s a rare treat. If you can paddle out then, you’ll be smiling.

The 4th of September, Friday morning, is also excellent. 3ft of SW swell with a long 16-second period, cross-offshore wind, and energy at 807. That’s a solid, moderate energy level, and the long period means the waves will have some push and shape. Keep in mind, with that long period, the waves might break a bit straight on the beach, but at Punta Sayulita’s setup, it should still offer some fun corners.

There’s a bit of a lull after the 5th, with the swell dropping back to 3ft and then 2ft for several days, and the winds turn more cross-on or onshore. The 6th of September, Sunday morning, has a last gasp of 4ft from the W with a clean cross-offshore wind, but it’s short-lived. After that, the energy fades into the 100-200 range, and the surf is very ordinary. From the 8th through the 16th, it’s mostly small, weak, and messy afternoons, though the mornings still offer a clean window with cross-off or glassy conditions if you’re desperate.

For the later part of the forecast, the 10th and 11th of September mornings have 3ft and 2ft of long-period SW swell (16 and 15 seconds) with clean, cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (345 and 254), and while the waves are small, the quality will be there for a log or a longboard. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best on offer in the second week.

If you’re after the absolute best, lock in Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. Glassy conditions, 4ft of swell, and moderate energy. That’s the pick of the run.

Rusty

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