When is the best time to surf Sayulita?

Surf in Sayulita is most reliable from May–October. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.

How warm is the water in Sayulita?

Sea temperature in Sayulita averages 25°C in March and 31°C in August. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.

Is Sayulita good for beginners?

Yes — Sayulita has beach breaks, point breaks and reef breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.

Can I work remotely from Sayulita with a team in another time zone?

Sayulita runs on America/Mazatlan. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 5 hours of shared workday with New York, 7 hours of shared workday with San Francisco and 1 hours of shared workday with Sydney all year round.

Surf Sayulita, Mexico

Surf Sayulita, Mexico: beach breaks, point breaks and reef breaks for beginner and intermediate surfers, best surf May–October, sea 25°C–31°C.

Waves

beach breaks, point breaks and reef breaks

Suits

beginner and intermediate surfers

Best surf months

May–October

Sea temperature

25–31°C

Surf season in Sayulita, month by month

Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.

Monthly climate, waves and surf season
Month	Surf season	Waves m	Swell	Air °C	Sea °C	Rain mm/day
January	–	1.0	14 s WNW	24	25	0.6
February	–	1.0	13 s W	23	25	1.2
March	–	1.0	13 s W	24	25	0.4
April	–	1.0	14 s WSW	25	25	0.0
May	In season	1.1	14 s SW	26	27	0.3
June	In season	1.1	14 s SW	27	29	4.5
July	In season	0.9	14 s SW	28	30	11.0
August	In season	1.0	13 s SW	29	31	12.4
September	In season	1.1	13 s SW	28	31	11.6
October	In season	1.0	14 s SW	28	30	4.5
November	–	0.9	13 s W	27	29	1.2
December	–	0.9	13 s WNW	25	27	0.8

Surf spots near Sayulita

Sayulita Beachbeach break · beginner surfers

Working remotely from Sayulita

Sayulita is on America/Mazatlan (UTC-7 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:

New York5 h
San Francisco7 h
Londonnone
Berlinnone
Sydney1 h

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Sayulita?: Surf in Sayulita is most reliable from May–October. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
How warm is the water in Sayulita?: Sea temperature in Sayulita averages 25°C in March and 31°C in August. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.
Is Sayulita good for beginners?: Yes — Sayulita has beach breaks, point breaks and reef breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
Can I work remotely from Sayulita with a team in another time zone?: Sayulita runs on America/Mazatlan. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 5 hours of shared workday with New York, 7 hours of shared workday with San Francisco and 1 hours of shared workday with Sydney all year round.

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