
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 6AM (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 (Jul 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 wait for the good stuff, but patience pays off.
The first few days are pretty slim pickings. We're looking at Sunday, July 5th through to Saturday, July 12th, with little waves and a lot of ordinary conditions. The mornings are your best bet for a quiet paddle, especially with that glassy water, but the swell is tiny, just 2.0ft to 2.3ft from the SSW. The combined energy is weak to moderate (258 to 197), so don't expect much push. The afternoons are a write-off, with a westerly onshore wind chopping things up. There's a bit more life in the water on Wednesday the 8th morning, with a clean 2.6ft SSW swell and moderate energy (345), but it's still pretty average.
Then we hit a real dry spell. From Sunday, July 13th through to Thursday, July 17th, it's basically a flat spell. The swell drops to 1.3ft or 1.0ft, and the combined energy sinks to a pathetic 72. There's nothing to get excited about, and several days are just a complete blank. A few mornings have a glassy surface, but there's no wave to ride.
Now, hold on to your boardies, because the end of the window looks much better. Starting Saturday, July 18th, the ocean starts to wake up. The real standout is Punta Sayulita (Punta-Sayulita). The morning of Sunday, July 19th, is a cracker. We're looking at a clean 3.0ft SSW swell, with a strong combined energy of 491. The wind is light and cross-offshore, which will keep the surface smooth. Then it gets even better on Monday, July 20th. The swell bumps up to 3.9ft from the SW, with a very strong energy reading of 653. The wind is still light and cross-off, making for fantastic conditions. The swell direction is right on the money from the WSW, and the water is about average for this time of year. This is the session to aim for.
The period on the 18th and 19th is a short 13 seconds, so it'll be a bit more playful and less of a groundswell, but the energy is there. The 20th has a similar period. It's a beach and reef setup, so it handles a bit of everything. The crowds are described as "sometimes", so you might have some company, but it's not a zoo.
So, the call is simple: sit tight for the first week and a half, get your chores done, and be ready for the weekend of the 18th and 20th of July. The Monday morning of the 20th is the clear winner—clean, solid, and strong. Don't miss it.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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207 | 133 | 264 | 261 | 220 | 212 | 228 | 209 | 449 | 373 | 334 | 326 | 322 | 251 | 207 | 191 | 188 | 188 | 191 | 186 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 11:19PM1.26m | 1:07PM1.19m | 00:10AM1.13m | 1:49PM1.22m | 1:38AM0.99m | 2:42PM1.26m | 4:15AM0.91m | 3:45PM1.31m | 6:40AM0.98m | 4:51PM1.38m | 7:53AM1.08m | 5:52PM1.46m | 8:39AM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:13AM0.43m | 6:40PM0.80m | 6:45AM0.55m | 8:09PM0.76m | 7:24AM0.68m | 10:08PM0.65m | 8:22AM0.81m | 11:42PM0.48m | 10:10AM0.92m | 00:43AM0.29m | 11:52AM0.94m | 1:34AM0.12m | 1:00PM0.92m | ||||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | |
— | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 35 | 6 | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
207 | 133 | 264 | 261 | 220 | 212 | 228 | 209 | 449 | 373 | 334 | 326 | 322 | 251 | 207 | 191 | 188 | 188 | 191 | 186 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | WSW 8 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
67 | 119 | 6 | 117 | 98 | 186 | 144 | 140 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 23 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WSW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | — | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | — | — |
5 | 6 | 51 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
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Information about the Punta Sayulita Surf forecast
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.











