Playa Bruja Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Playa Bruja.

Alright, straight up, the next couple of weeks aren’t looking like a classic run. We’ve got a solid long-period groundswell rolling in from the southwest, but the quality is a bit of a mixed bag. The wave energy is strong, hitting around 1354 (moderate to strong), but the wind and tide just aren’t lining up for perfection.

The first few days are frustrating. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th have that 4ft SW swell with a 16-second period, which is a beautiful, long wait between sets, but the wind is a cross-onshore all day. It’s creating a bit of chop, so it’s not the clean, glassy session we chase. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit drama.

By Sunday the 6th, the swell drops a touch to 4ft, and the wind is still cross-onshore. It’s a bit of a grind.

Now, the real window of opportunity opens up on Monday the 7th. The forecast shows a clean morning with a light cross-offshore breeze from the southeast. The swell is 3ft from the southwest, period just under 14 seconds. The energy is down to 619, but the conditions are described as "clean." That’s your window. It’s a small, clean wave, but for a beginner spot like Playa Bruja, that’s a damn good morning. The break is fairly consistent, so you’ll get a few.

Then, on Thursday the 10th, we have a standout moment. The afternoon goes glassy. A 3ft SW swell with a 16-second period and glassy conditions? That’s the best on offer. The combined energy is 537, so it’s not a powerhouse, but that clean, long-period swell will be smooth and lined up. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

After that, it’s a slow fade. The swell drops below 3ft for most of the second week. There’s a bit of a pulse on the 17th and 18th with a very long-period swell (20-22 seconds), but the swell height is tiny – 2ft to 2ft. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore. It’s a long wait for a knee-high wave. The period is so long that at a beach break, it might just close out straight unless you’re on a point. Not worth the paddle.

The biggest gap is basically from the 11th right through to the end of the 16 days. There are no real standouts after the 10th. It’s a dry spell. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, it’s a bummer, but it happens. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

So, the call: Monday the 7th morning for the cleanest small waves, and Thursday the 10th afternoon for that glassy, long-period session. Those are the only two worth dragging the board out for.

Rusty.

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