Summary
Sayulita is located on the Pacific coast of Mexico and represents a great lively surf town. It is a perfect surfing destination for families, couples or any type of traveler looking to enjoy a tropical paradise while having a great social life. Waves in Sayulita are gentle and consistent most of the year which will suit any surfer, including beginners and long boarders.
Mexico remains a fairly cheap surfing destination with an extremely rich and vibrant culture which almost guarantees a fun surf trip that won’t cost an arm and a leg.
Multiple surf spots are located around the town of Sayulita such as La Lancha or San Pancho, which allows to spread the crowd and enhance your surf trip experience.
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When to go
The best time to surf Sayulita, Mexico is from March to November, although surfing is decent and possible throughout the rest of the year.
| January-February | March-April | May-June | July-August | September-October | November-December | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for: | All surfers | All surfers | All surfers | All surfers | All surfers | All surfers |
| Air temperature | 22°C 72°F | 23°C 73°F | 26°C 78°F | 27°C 80°F | 26°C 79°F | 24°C 75°F |
| Water temperature | 25°C 77°F | 25°C 77°F | 27°C 81°F | 28°C 82°F | 28°C 82°F | 27°C 81°F |
| Crowd | Fairly crowded | Fairly crowded | Fairly crowded | Very crowded | Fairly crowded | Fairly crowded |
| Swell Consistency | 70% | 85% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 75% |
| Swell height | 4 ft | 4 ft | 5 ft | 4 ft | 4 ft | 4 ft |
Surf Camps in Sayulita
Find a surf camp in Sayulita, starting at US$710
7-day Progressive Surf Camp in Sayulita, Mexico
US$710, including:
- 5 instructed surf lessons
- All land and boat transfers to surf breaks
- Access and use of over 300 surf and SUP boards
- Rashguard, booties, and wetsuit top rental
- 6 nights accommodation
- Beach and pool access
Where to stay in Sayulita
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Best surf hotels in Sayulita
On a Budget : For just about 12USD per night, Selina Sayulita is a safe bet with nice dorm beds, a pool and many friends to meet!
Best value : Hotelito Los Suenos is a great place to stay along with El Pueblito Sayulita. Both are under 100USD per night for double rooms.
High-end : Avela Boutique Hotel
Surf spots in Sayulita
Punta Sayulita
At the very end of the beach is a left-hand point break that is pretty consistent throughout the year. The rest is a beach break with mellow and fun waves. On smaller days, Punta Sayulita is a great place for beginners to build their confidence and learn in a nice environment. Punta Sayulita is located in front of a private resort which makes the access more difficult.
Wave direction : Left and right
Bottom : Reef and sand
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : E
La Lancha
Located about 30 minutes away from Sayulita, La Lancha is a beautiful and mellow beach break working on any W-SW swells. Perfect for learners and long boarders.
Wave direction : Left and right
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : E
Ostiones
Ostiones is a more secluded reef break that will suit any type of surfers.
Wave direction : Left
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Intermediate and Advanced
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : E
San Pancho
San Pancho is another nice little surf town next to Sayulita. It has a decent reef break that will suit intermediate to experienced surfers as it is more of a punchy wave.
Wave direction : Left and right
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : Low to mid
Skill level : Intermediate and Advanced
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : E
Getting there
Sayulita is about half an hour away from Puerto Vallarta which has a major international airport.
Safety/things to know
Mexico remains a country with a fairly high criminality rate. Avoid leaving tourist areas, especially at night.
The surf in Sayulita is safe for surfers of all skill levels. Respect locals and hire a surf instructor if you don’t feel comfortable.