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Sayulita

Nayarit, Mexico

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Sayulita is Mexico's surf town sensation—a once-sleepy fishing village that has transformed into the country's most popular beginner surf destination. The right-hand point break produces gentle, forgiving waves perfect for learning, while the vibrant town offers everything from taco stands to boutique hotels. The party atmosphere and crowds can overwhelm during peak season, but for those seeking warm water, consistent small waves, and Mexican beach culture, Sayulita delivers the complete package.

10-Day Forecast

Today

Fair

1.1mWNW

@14s

14km/h

Wed

Fair

1.2mWNW

@14s

12km/h

Thu

Fair

1.3mWNW

@14s

13km/h

Fri

Fair

1.2mWNW

@14s

14km/h

Sat

Poor

1.2mWNW

@12s

14km/h

Sun

Poor

1.1mWNW

@11s

11km/h

Mon

Poor

1.2mWNW

@10s

18km/h

Tue

Poor

1.3mNW

@10s

6km/h

Wed

Poor

1.0mWNW

@11s

7km/h

Today

Tue, Jan 20

1.1m @ 14s WNW

14 km/h SSW

Wed

Wed, Jan 21

1.2m @ 14s WNW

12 km/h SSW

Thu

Thu, Jan 22

1.3m @ 14s WNW

13 km/h SSW

Fri

Fri, Jan 23

1.2m @ 14s WNW

14 km/h SW

Sat

Sat, Jan 24

1.2m @ 12s WNW

14 km/h S

Sun

Sun, Jan 25

1.1m @ 11s WNW

11 km/h SW

Mon

Mon, Jan 26

1.2m @ 10s WNW

18 km/h S

Tue

Tue, Jan 27

1.3m @ 10s NW

6 km/h SW

Wed

Wed, Jan 28

1.0m @ 11s WNW

7 km/h SW

Today's Conditions

Swell

1.1m

WNW(285°)

Score: 22/25

Period

14s

Long period groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

14km/h

SSW(200°)

Score: 0/25

Weather

28°C

0.0mm89%

Windswell Component

0.1mNE@1s

Secondary Swell

0.2mWNW

Forecast Confidence

100%

Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather

Best Session

morning

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Swell Direction

0/25

How well swell angle matches the spot

Swell Size

22/25

Wave height in the ideal range

Swell Period

25/25

Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.

Wind

0/25

Offshore/glassy conditions

Total Score47/100

Location & Conditions

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Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (210°)
Direction range: 180° - 250°
Size range: 0.5m - 2m
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: N (0°)
Offshore range: 315° - 45°
Best window: morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.3m - 1.2m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

8/10

Access: Beach access from town. Walk across river.

Getting There

Airport

PVR

Drive time

45 min

Best Season

Peak: Jun-Sep

Secondary: May, Oct

Summer S swells from Southern Hemisphere storms.

Data Quality

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Verified by Surf-forecast spot guide