Sayulita Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, W, WNW.
Wind
E, SE, S.
Surf Height
Waist high to just overhead.
Tide
All tides.
Sayulita Surf Guide
Sayulita's broad, sandy beach faces slightly north of west, and the headland beyond -- called Punta Sayulita -- swings to true north, thus absorbing much of the spring and summer S swell that graces points farther south and north on the Mainland Mexican coast. It's not world-class, nevertheless, a fun lefthander can be found breaking just off the beach on the north end of town, offering up clean, sectiony lines that are fun for longboarders and occasionally worthwhile for shortboarders (when a N-W or W swell shows up). The righthander in the middle of town is the main attraction, a mix of sand and rock delivering a shifty longboard wave most days that occasionally gets high performance on a solid swell.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
Pretty mellow crew.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can get busy at main spots.
Spot Rating
Fun
Takes a precise swell to get good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Manageable.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean unless after a big rain.
Hazards
Rocks on the inside, sea urchins, crowd.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
Lots of parking everywhere.
Bottom
Sand and rock.
Best Season
Year-round.
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