Palmas Del Mar (Bohio) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Ah, look, I gotta be straight with you. The surf forecast for Palmas Del Mar (Bohio) over the next two weeks is a tough one. It’s not looking good, and I mean that from the heart. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but the first solid recommendation doesn't pop up until Sunday, the 10th of August, and even then it's a struggle. There's a real gap of nothingness before that, just days of poor conditions.

The water temperature is sitting at 84°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're sitting there waiting for a clean wave.

Alright, let's break it down. The whole period is plagued by persistent cross-onshore winds. From the 6th of August right through to the 21st, we're looking at a constant easterly breeze. It’s mostly a moderate breeze, 12 to 15 mph, but it gets up to a fresh 18 mph on the 14th, 15th, and 16th. This keeps the ocean surface chopped up and messy. Swell heights are small, mostly under 3 ft, and it’s coming from the east-southeast, which is not the optimum direction for this spot. The swell period is short, between 5 and 8 seconds, meaning weak, crumbly waves with no real punch. The wave energy, a measure of the combined swell, is weak to moderate, with values struggling to break 100 (47) for the first few days, and only reaching a moderate 144 by the 9th. It’s all labelled "poor surf conditions" with a score of zero out of ten. It’s a write-off.

The only real change happens around the 13th of August. The swell height starts to push up to 5 ft, and by the 14th and 15th, we’re seeing 6 ft. The swell energy jumps into the strong range, hitting 535 on the 15th. But the wind is still howling from the east at 18 mph, making it a fresh, lumpy mess. For a beginner-friendly break like Palmas, 6 ft is already pushing the limit, and with that onshore wind, it’s a washing machine. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The standout period, if you can call it that, would be the final few days, the 20th and 21st of August. The wind drops to a gentle breeze and the swell drops back to 3 ft, which is tiny. But the wind direction shifts to a cross, and there’s a brief moment of offshore flow on the 20th morning, which is the closest we get to a clean window. But the waves are just too small to get excited about. The period is still short, the energy is weak, and it’s still inconsistent.

So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there isn’t a single standout. The whole 16-day window is a write-off due to the constant wind. It’s a rare and inconsistent spot at the best of times, and this forecast is a perfect example of why. It tends not to stay poor for long, but this run is a blank period. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, don’t bother paddling out.

Rusty.

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