Is August a good month to surf Sayulita?

Yes — August falls in Sayulita's main surf season (May–October).

How warm is the sea in Sayulita in August?

About 31°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Sayulita in August?

Air temperature averages 29°C, with about 12.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 11 km/h.

Surf Sayulita in August

Surfing Sayulita in August: in the main surf season, air around 29°C, sea around 31°C, 12.4 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

29°C

Sea temperature

31°C

Rain

12.4 mm/day

Wind

11 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.0 m (3 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.3 m (4 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From SW (225°)

What to wear: with the sea around 31°C in August, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Sayulita in August

Offshore of Sayulita, waves in August average 1.0 m (3 ft), below the year-round average of 1.0 m — the 9th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.3 m (4 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the SW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

August in the context of Sayulita's surf season

Sayulita's main surf season runs May–October. August is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is August a good month to surf Sayulita?: Yes — August falls in Sayulita's main surf season (May–October).
How warm is the sea in Sayulita in August?: About 31°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Sayulita in August?: Air temperature averages 29°C, with about 12.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 11 km/h.