Playa Blanca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Playa Blanca. It’s a bit of a quiet period ahead, so don’t get your hopes up for anything epic. This is a beginner-friendly spot and it’s consistent, but the quality is gonna be a struggle for the next two weeks. The water’s sitting about average for the time of year, so no wild surprises there.

The first day we see any sort of rideable waves is Monday the 3rd, but honestly, it’s a tough start. Monday morning you’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSW with a short 8-second period, weak energy, and the wind is onshore. It’s a marginal surf forecast, so it’s gonna be bumpy and unruly. Monday afternoon is even worse with poor surf conditions. That sets the tone for the whole outlook.

Tuesday the 4th is a little better with a 4ft swell from the SW, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, giving it a bit more shape. The energy is moderate, but the wind is cross-onshore, so expect some ripples. Still, it’s a marginal day. The whole week through Saturday the 8th is a procession of light onshore and cross-onshore winds, with swell hanging around 4ft to 5ft and periods between 8 and 14 seconds. Nothing stands out. The combined energy peaks a bit on Thursday afternoon the 6th with a 5ft swell, but that’s cross-onshore and fairly choppy. Not a good look for a paddle surf.

The real standouts in this whole 16-day window are on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th. Tuesday morning the 11th has a 6ft swell from the SSW with a solid 12-second period and strong energy. The wind is onshore, which is a bummer, but the size is there. That afternoon the swell drops to 6ft but still has good energy. However, it’s cross-onshore, so it’s not clean. Wednesday morning the 12th is a bit smaller at 5ft with moderate energy, but the wind is still onshore.

If I had to pick the best of a mediocre bunch, I’d lean towards Tuesday the 11th morning. The swell is the biggest of the period at 6ft, and it’s got that 12-second period which means reasonable power. But the wind is onshore, so it’s going to be bumpy. For a beginner spot, 6ft might be a bit much for some, but it’s not over 8ft, so it’s still in the game for those with a bit of experience. It’s the only time the swell really pushes past the 5ft mark for an extended period.

After the 12th, the swell fades. Thursday the 13th drops to 2ft in the morning with a very long 18-second period, but that’s just too small. The energy is moderate but the cross-onshore wind won’t help. The rest of the second week, from the 14th to the 18th, is a mix of 4ft to 5ft swells with periods from 12 to 16 seconds, all with onshore or cross-onshore winds. It’s consistent, but the quality is never there. The last day, Tuesday the 18th, has a 4ft swell with 12-second period and weak energy, with onshore wind. It’s a flat end to a flat outlook.

The bottom line: Playa Blanca is a consistent beginner wave, but for the next 16 days, the wind is never favorable. The best bet is Tuesday the 11th morning for the biggest swell, but expect chop. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing given the persistent onshore airflow. Don’t expect magic, and keep an eye on the forecasts because it tends not to stay poor for long.

Rusty.

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