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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
21
76
Good
0.7m
@15s
6km/h
Mon
22
64
Fair
0.7m
@12s
7km/h
Tue
23
81
Firing
0.7m
@15s
6km/h
Wed
24
85
Firing
0.8m
@16s
9km/h
Thu
25
83
Firing
0.8m
@16s
7km/h
Fri
26
59
Fair
0.6m
@11s
8km/h
Sat
27
87
Firing
0.6m
@15s
6km/h
Sun
28
90
Firing
0.6m
@15s
8km/h
Mon
29
85
Firing
0.5m
@14s
8km/h
Tue
30
87
Firing
0.5m
@15s
10km/h

Today's Conditions

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Swell
0.7m
SW(225°)
Score: 10/25
Period
15s
Long period groundswell
Score: 25/25
Wind
6km/h
ENE(74°)
Score: 21/25
Weather
26°C
0.5mm100%
Secondary Swell
0.4mW
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
afternoon
AM: 7 km/h SE|PM: 5 km/h ENE
Lighter winds later (5 km/h)
Tide at 3pm (0.8m)

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

1:15 am
High tide - 0.66m
7:54 am
Low tide - 0.23m
3:15 pm
High tide - 0.80m
10:10 pm
Low tide - 0.40m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

76
Good
Components
Swell Direction15/25
Swell Size10/25
Swell Period25/25
Wind21/25
Raw Score71/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+5
Adjusted Score76/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score76
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Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SSW (210°)
Direction range
180° - 250°
Size range
0.5m - 2m
Ideal size
1.5m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
N (0°)
Offshore range
315° - 45°

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.

Best Season

Peak: Jun-Sep

Secondary: May, Oct

Summer S swells from Southern Hemisphere storms.

Getting There

Airport
PVR
Drive time
45 min
Data quality
verified

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Travel

🎡Kid Activities
🐋 Whale watching🐴 Horseback riding🎯 beaches🎯 jungle tours🤿 Snorkeling

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