Playa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, checking in from the shores of Playa Azul. Let’s look at what’s on the menu over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of clean, groundswell-driven surf coming our way, and honestly, the standout window is shaping up to be late in the first week and into the second. There’s a few gaps but nothing too long, so you won’t be waiting forever.

Starting off this Sunday morning, August 23rd, the ocean’s looking glassy with a light NNW air. We’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell pushing in at 14 seconds, and the combined energy is sitting at 730 (moderate). The water’s about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. This is a very consistent spot, so it’s a decent start.

The morning action is the pick for the weekend. Afternoons get a bit choppy with a cross-onshore wind.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th, the mornings are where it’s at. Clean conditions with a light offshore NNE breeze. Swell drops a touch to 2ft and 2ft, still a nice long-period SSW groundswell (17 secs and 16 secs). Energy is moderate (561 and 280). It’s not huge, but it’s clean and fun.

Wednesday morning the 26th is glassy again, but the swell is small (2ft, 16 secs, 256 energy). It’s surfable, but you’ll be hunting for the better ones.

Thursday morning the 27th is a good call. Clean, cross-offshore wind from the east, with a 2ft SSW groundswell running at a very long 18 seconds (542 energy). That kind of period means the waves will have some punch for their size, and the sets will be more spaced out, making it easier to position yourself.

Now, here’s the first real standout. Friday morning, August 28th. Glassy offshore wind from the NNE, and the swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW at 17 seconds. The energy jumps to 835 (moderate). The conditions are clean, and the waves should be well-shaped. This is a solid morning for any intermediate surfer.

The next big one is Saturday morning, August 29th. There’s a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind is glassy from the NE. The swell is 5ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, and the energy is a strong 1666. This is proper surf, and with that glassy surface, it’s going to be beautiful. It’s a bit on the bigger side, so it’s more for experienced surfers, but if you’re comfortable in overhead waves, this is the session to target.

There’s a bit of a lull from Sunday the 30th through to Tuesday the 1st of September. The swell drops back to 3ft-3ft, but the mornings are still glassy and clean. It’s not the best of the run, but it’s far from flat.

Then we get another pulse. Wednesday morning, September 2nd. Risk of storms again, but glassy ENE wind. A 2ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds (567 energy). Clean and fun.

Thursday morning, September 3rd is a good one. Glassy ENE wind, 3ft SSW swell at 15 seconds (598 energy). Clean lines.

Now, the real fireworks for the second week. Friday morning, September 4th and Saturday morning, September 5th. This is the absolute peak of the forecast. We’re looking at 6ft of SSW groundswell, with periods of 17 and 16 seconds. The energy is massive: 1846 and 2307 respectively. Winds are light and cross-offshore, keeping the waves clean. This is big, powerful, long-period groundswell – it’s not for beginners. At 6ft, it’s in the expert bracket. The long period makes it more suited to a point or reef, and Playa Azul is a very consistent spot, so it should handle it well. If you’re a confident surfer, these two mornings are the ones you’ve been waiting for.

Sunday morning the 6th is still solid, with a 4ft SSW swell (14 secs, 929 energy) and glassy conditions. A great way to wrap up the week.

The outlook fades out toward Monday the 7th with a 3ft SSW swell and glassy ENE wind, still a good clean option.

So, to boil it down: The best on offer is Friday 28th August morning for a solid, clean session, and then the absolute standouts are the mornings of Friday 4th and Saturday 5th of September – big, powerful, and clean. Mark your calendar for those.

Rusty.

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