Playa Bruja Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, we’ve got a bit of a slow start here, but don’t write it off just yet. Things are looking promising for a few standout sessions, especially if you’re a beginner or just want some clean, fun waves. The water is cooking at 88°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Tuesday morning, 14 July, at Playa Bruja. It’s tiny, with 2ft of swell from the southwest, but the wind is glassy and the energy is moderate (293). The waves will be small and clean, perfect for a longboard or a learner. The crowd factor is “sometimes” so you might get a few others out, but nothing hectic.

The next morning, Wednesday 15 July, is a bit of a letdown with poor conditions. From there, we’ve got a gap until the real action kicks off.

The first standout is Saturday morning, 18 July. The swell picks up to 4ft from the southwest with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind is glassy again. The combined energy is strong (728), so there’s some push behind it. This is the best bet for the first week – clean, playful waves that should be fun for all levels.

Then, Sunday 19 July is a cracker. The swell holds at 3ft from the southwest, but the period jumps to 17 seconds, giving it some real quality. The wind turns offshore in the morning from the ENE, and the energy is very strong (944). The sets will be lined up and clean. The afternoon sees a cross-off breeze, keeping it tidy. If you can only surf one day this week, make it Sunday.

Monday afternoon, 20 July, is also worth a mention. The swell is 4ft from the southwest, 16 seconds, but the wind goes glassy, and the energy is strong (716). It’ll be a nice, mellow end to the day.

The second week gets a bit more interesting, but it’s a mixed bag for a few days. Then, Thursday 23 July brings a solid pulse. The swell is 6ft from the southwest with a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy in the afternoon. The energy is very strong (1041). This is going to be a powerful, clean session, but at 6ft, it’s getting a bit too big for absolute beginners. For experienced surfers, this is the pick of the second week.

Later on, Wednesday morning, 29 July, a bigger bump arrives – 8ft from the south-southwest with a 14-second period. The wind is offshore with a slight air, and the energy is extremely strong (2153). This is a serious swell. At over 8ft, it’s only for experts. The long period (14 seconds) will make it a bit straight at the beach, but it should still offer some grunty walls.

Overall, the best sessions are Sunday 19 July for the clean, lined-up swell, and Thursday 23 July afternoon for the powerful, glassy conditions. Keep an eye on the bigger stuff at the end of the month, but that’s a wildcard.

Rusty.

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