Playa Bruja Surf Break

Lat Long: 1.95° S 80.73° W

Playa Bruja Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Bruja sea temperature is
26.5° C
5.6° 

Playa Bruja surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Bruja surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with 458 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Bruja this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Bruja over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Bruja in the next 16 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Bruja over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:29AM2.13m
4:27PM2.06m
5:02AM2.20m
5:03PM2.08m
5:34AM2.24m
5:38PM2.08m
6:06AM2.26m
6:15PM2.06m
6:39AM2.25m
6:54PM2.02m
7:14AM2.20m
7:37PM1.95m
Low Tide
10:08PM0.28m
10:33AM0.54m
10:42PM0.25m
11:08AM0.49m
11:15PM0.25m
11:43AM0.46m
11:48PM0.29m
12:18PM0.43m
00:21AM0.35m
12:54PM0.43m
00:58AM0.42m
1:34PM0.43m
1:38AM0.51m
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Information about the Playa Bruja Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Bruja provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Bruja can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Bruja surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Bruja) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Bruja may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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