Playa Bruja Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this straight. I’m looking at Playa Bruja for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it’s a bit of a scratchy period for the most part. We’ve got some swell, but it’s mostly small and the winds aren’t doing us any favors. It’s not going to be a total washout, but you’ll be working for whatever you get.

We start here on Tuesday the 4th with a tiny 2ft SSW swell, but the wind is on it and the energy is weak (159). It’s a no-go. Wednesday isn’t better, with even smaller waves and that cross-onshore wind messing things up. Thursday the 6th, the morning still looks poor, but by the afternoon, the swell picks up a touch to 3ft and the energy jumps to 391. It’s still marginal, but it’s the first sign of life.

Friday the 7th is when things get a little more interesting. The swell drops back to 2ft in the morning, but the period stretches out to a long 18 seconds, and the energy is solid at 416. It’s still only marginal, but you can feel the ocean waking up. The afternoon brings a bit more size at 3ft with that long-period energy (566), but there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The real catch here is that this long-period groundswell might be better suited for a point or reef, as it can tend to close out a beach break like this.

Saturday the 8th, the wind swings cross-shore at 12 mph, which is going to chop it up. The swell is around 3ft, but it won’t be clean. Sunday looks much the same, just messy small waves. Monday the 10th is back to poor conditions, with the wind ruining the afternoon session.

Now, let’s talk about the standouts. The best window we’ve got in this whole stretch looks to be around Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. On Friday the 14th, we’ve got a 3ft to 3ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period and the energy is pumping at 674 to 764. The morning wind is light, but it’s cross-onshore. Still, with that much period, the waves should have some real push to them. It’s not big, but it’s clean-ish and full of energy.

Then Saturday the 15th morning is probably your best bet overall. The swell bumps up to 4ft, still from the SW at 16 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 745. The wind is light and blowing straight onshore, which is a major positive—it should keep the surface glassy. This is the most promising surf of the whole period. The afternoon goes downhill with a moderate cross-onshore breeze and choppy conditions, so get your session in early.

After that, it fades back into the marginal zone. Sunday the 16th afternoon has a cross-offshore wind which could clean it up a bit, but the swell is dropping. The second week is a lot more forgettable, with smaller swells and persistent cross-onshore winds. There’s just nothing that’s going to get the heart racing after that Saturday the 15th session.

So, bottom line: don’t bother with the first few days. Mark your calendar for the morning of Saturday the 15th of August. It’s not a bombshell, but it’s the pick of a very average bunch. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is nice, but it doesn't change the fact that you'll be hunting for corners. Keep your expectations low and you might snag a few fun ones.

Rusty

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