Surf Forecasts:
Punta Sayulita surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SSW 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★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 (Aug 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| 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
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I'm looking at this stretch of coast for the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it's a pretty quiet run for the most part. We've got tiny, weak swell and a lot of afternoons getting chopped up by the wind. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
Let's start with the standout, and really, it's the only one that's got me excited. We're looking at Punta Sayulita on Saturday the 29th of August. The morning session is where it's at. An offshore breeze from the northeast at 6 mph is going to keep things clean. We're expecting a 3 ft swell from the SW, with a decent 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate (375), so it'll have some push. This is a spot that's a mix of beach and reef, and with that long period, it should wrap in nicely. It's a beginner-friendly wave, but just be aware that it's a very consistent break, so it'll be a popular spot. The offshore wind and clean conditions make this the best call of the entire forecast.
Before that, the rest of the week is a real struggle. From Monday the 17th right through to Friday the 28th, the swell is tiny, 2 ft to 3 ft, with the combined energy mostly weak to moderate (83 to 249). The mornings offer the best of it, with some light offshore or glassy winds, particularly on Tuesday the 18th, Thursday the 20th, Friday the 21st, and Saturday the 22nd of August. You'll find small, clean waves but they're very ordinary. The afternoons are a write-off with onshore winds.
Looking further out, we've got a few more promising mornings. On Monday the 31st of August, we see a 3 ft SSW swell with a 14-second period. The wind is offshore from the ESE at 6 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy is moderate (287). It's another good window, but the swell is a touch smaller. Then on Tuesday the 1st of September, there's a 2 ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (283). This one is a bit more of a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.
So, the clear standout is that Saturday the 29th of August morning at Punta Sayulita. The rest of the time, you're hunting for small, clean windows in the mornings. Keep the board waxed, you never know when a little pulse might sneak in.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 203 | 200 | 120 | 133 | 140 | 251 | 146 | 140 | 136 | 127 | 88 | 69 | 44 | 67 | 78 | 97 | 68 | 110 | 80 | 81 | 112 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | on | glassy | off | on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:08AM1.14m | 6:45PM1.27m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:40PM0.95m | 2:09AM0.25m | |||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 49 | 12 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 12 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 203 | 200 | 120 | 133 | 140 | 251 | 146 | 140 | 136 | 127 | 88 | 69 | 44 | 67 | 78 | 97 | 68 | 110 | 79 | 68 | 112 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 13 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 12 | NW 3 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 80 | 81 | 67 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 12 | W 9 | W 12 | W 8 | SW 21 | SW 18 | W 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | — | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 49 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 36 | 26 | — | 49 | 37 | 25 | 59 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 12 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
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