Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, W swell with 538 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sayulita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 |
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83 | 95 | 109 | 324 | 426 | 341 | 222 | 362 | 405 | 521 | 441 | 430 | 404 | 363 | 390 | 411 | 511 | 529 | 461 | 431 | 277 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | off | off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:10AM1.47m | 11:59PM1.06m | 11:35AM1.43m | 1:08AM0.88m | 12:03PM1.36m | 12:47PM1.27m | 10:02AM1.14m | 4:11PM1.21m | 8:34AM1.19m | 6:04PM1.31m | 8:33AM1.26m | 7:04PM1.43m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:56PM0.41m | 5:05AM0.68m | 6:53PM0.47m | 4:54AM0.79m | 8:45PM0.53m | 11:49PM0.44m | 11:55AM1.13m | 00:52AM0.29m | 1:01PM0.99m | 1:33AM0.17m | 1:36PM0.84m | 2:07AM0.10m | |||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 |
83 | 95 | 109 | 324 | 426 | 341 | 222 | 208 | 283 | 286 | 274 | 411 | 404 | 363 | 390 | 411 | 511 | 529 | 461 | 431 | 277 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
27 | 18 | 52 | 129 | 132 | 127 | 112 | 362 | 405 | 521 | 441 | 430 | 358 | 344 | 272 | 214 | 217 | 136 | 136 | 127 | 118 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 9 | WSW 11 | W 11 | SW 18 | W 11 | — | — | W 13 | — | SSW 11 | — | NNW 4 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | NW 5 |
49 | 49 | 77 | 14 | 23 | 20 | 161 | 2 | — | — | 126 | — | 12 | — | 6 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 35 | 13 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 41 | 0 |
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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.











