Playa Bruja Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next 16 days. We’re focusing on one spot, so let’s get into it.

The window starts with a bit of a dud. Wednesday the 29th has some swell, but the wind is a mess—cross-on and choppy. The water is a whopping 80°, which is 10° warmer than normal. That’s bizarrely warm, like bathwater, so don’t expect that crisp ocean feel. The combined energy reading is 600, which is a solid moderate push, but the conditions are just poor.

The first real glimmer of hope comes early. Thursday morning, July 30th, is the standout. At Playa Bruja, the swell is a clean 4 ft from the SW, and the wind is a light cross-off (SSW at 10 km/h). That’s glassy, clean, and the best you’ll see for a while. The combined energy is 403 (moderate), and the period is 13 seconds, a proper groundswell. This is the session to aim for. It’s a reef break and fairly consistent, so expect a few others in the water, but it won’t be a zoo.

After that, things get skinny. Thursday afternoon turns marginal, and Friday the 31st through to the end of the first week is mostly poor or marginal. The swell drops to 2 ft – 3 ft, and the wind is almost always cross-on or cross-shore with chop. The combined energy drops into the 200s and 100s, which is weak. There’s a gap of several days where the surf is just not worth the paddle.

The second week is a slow burn. There’s a small bump on the morning of Thursday, August 7th, with a 4 ft SW swell and a very long 16-second period. The combined energy hits 731 (strong), but the wind is light cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy. It’s a step up, but not perfect. The next morning, August 8th, is another clean window with a 3 ft SW swell and light cross-off wind (SSW at 10 km/h). That’s clean, with a combined energy of 404 (moderate), but it’s a one-off before the wind turns onshore again. The rest of the second week is a mix of marginal and poor, with the swell holding around 2 ft – 3 ft. The combined energy stays in the 300s and 400s, but the wind is usually cross-on or onshore. The period often gets long (15-19 seconds), which is great for this reef setup, but without clean wind, it’s wasted.

If you’re flexible, hold out for the morning of Thursday, August 7th, or Saturday, August 8th. Those are the next best bets after the 30th. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain. For now, get wet on July 30th and be patient.

Rusty.

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