Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Sayulita in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Alright, we’ve got a pretty mellow run of surf ahead, but there’s definitely some windows where the stars line up for a good paddle. It’s small, so don’t expect to be pulling into barrels, but if you’ve got a longboard or you’re just starting out, there’s some real gems in the next couple of weeks.
The first real chance to get wet is on the morning of Wednesday the 16th. Up until then, it’s tiny and the conditions are ordinary.
Wednesday the 16th morning at Punta Sayulita – this is your first standout. The swell is 2ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period that gives those little waves some shape. Water temp is 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. The wind is light and cross-off from the ENE, keeping the surface glassy. Combined wave energy is moderate at 273, and this break is very consistent and exposed, so it’ll have a few fun ones rolling through. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and crowds are possible, so get in early.
Thursday the 17th morning – similar deal. 2ft from the SSW, 14-second period, clean with a light cross-off from the NE. Energy is moderate at 258. Another solid small-wave morning.
Friday the 18th morning – smaller at 1ft, but the period stretches to 19 seconds and the wind is a light cross-off from the ENE. Clean, moderate energy at 220. Worth a look if you’re keen.
Now, the real highlight. Sunday the 20th morning – the swell is 2ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 19 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the SSE. Energy jumps to 323. That’s about as perfect as it gets for these little waves. Clean, lined up, and easy.
Monday the 21st morning – 3ft from the SW, 17-second period, glassy from the ESE, with energy at 379 – the highest of the whole run. This is your top pick.
Tuesday the 22nd morning – 3ft from the SW, 16-second period, dead calm and glassy with zero wind. Energy is still strong at 317. Another absolute beauty.
Wednesday the 23rd morning – a little smaller at 2ft, but still glassy calm from the east, with a 15-second period and moderate energy at 224. Another clean session.
After that, the second week gets smaller and more ordinary. The mornings of the 26th and 27th stay glassy but the swell drops to 2ft with shorter 12 to 13-second periods and energy around 180 – still surfable but nothing special.
So the takeaway: aim for the mornings from the 16th through to the 23rd. The absolute best are the 20th, 21st, and 22nd mornings. Get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 85 | 84 | 80 | 109 | 108 | 246 | 169 | 274 | 206 | 258 | 212 | 214 | 183 | 134 | 137 | 133 | 184 | 170 | 197 | 197 | 252 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:15AM1.50m | 10:46PM1.28m | 10:31AM1.48m | 11:15PM1.15m | 10:44AM1.43m | 11:42PM1.00m | 10:53AM1.37m | 00:09AM0.86m | 10:54AM1.31m | 10:42AM1.24m | 10:06AM1.18m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:38PM0.33m | 4:20AM0.55m | 5:06PM0.36m | 4:27AM0.65m | 5:34PM0.43m | 4:25AM0.72m | 6:06PM0.52m | 4:01AM0.77m | 6:54PM0.62m | 00:38AM0.60m | 1:01AM0.49m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 85 | 84 | 80 | 109 | 108 | 246 | 169 | 274 | 206 | 258 | 212 | 214 | 183 | 134 | 118 | 85 | 184 | 170 | 197 | 197 | 252 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 6 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 4 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 21 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 71 | 117 | 137 | 133 | 67 | 65 | 59 | 37 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 13 | WNW 5 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 4 | WSW 6 | W 6 | SW 24 | SW 22 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 3 | NW 4 | W 13 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 58 | 59 | 31 | 4 | 25 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 74 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
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