Is October a good month to surf Sayulita?

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

How warm is the sea in Sayulita in October?

About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Sayulita in October?

Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 4.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.

Surf Sayulita in October

Surfing Sayulita in October: in the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 30°C, 4.5 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

28°C

Sea temperature

30°C

Rain

4.5 mm/day

Wind

12 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.0 m (3 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.3 m (4 ft)+

Swell period

14 s

Main swell direction

From SW (225°)

What to wear: with the sea around 30°C in October, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Sayulita in October

Offshore of Sayulita, waves in October average 1.0 m (3 ft), above the year-round average of 1.0 m — the 5th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.3 m (4 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 14 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.

October in the context of Sayulita's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Sayulita?: Yes — October falls in Sayulita's main surf season (May–October).
How warm is the sea in Sayulita in October?: About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Sayulita in October?: Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 4.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.