Playa Manzanilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Playa Manzanilla over the next couple of weeks. This is a point break that’s exposed to the SSW swell and it’s consistent, so there’s always a chance of a wave.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the first real standout is shaping up, and the water is sitting at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a nice bonus.

The best window for clean, glassy waves kicks off on Tuesday morning, 14 July. We’re looking at a 3 ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is dead glass from the SE at only 3 mph. The wave energy is moderate (489), and the conditions are going to be super clean. This is a great morning for a longboard or a funboard.

Wednesday morning, 15 July, is another glassy gem. The wind is calm, the swell is 3 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the energy is moderate (307). It’ll be a bit smaller, but the quality will be there.

Now, the real standout for the first week is Monday morning, 20 July. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the SW, with a 16-second period (groundswell), and the energy is strong (887). The wind is light from the E at 3 mph, making it glassy. This is going to be a long-period, clean swell that will really wrap into the point. It’s not too big, so intermediate surfers will be in heaven.

The following week, we start to see some bigger energy. Saturday morning, 25 July is a serious alert. The swell is 3 ft from the SSW, but the period is a very long 21 seconds, and the energy is pumping (1066). The wind is glassy from the SW at 3 mph. This is a long-period groundswell that will be best on the point, but it might be a bit straight for the beach. It’s a standout for experienced surfers who want power.

The absolute best session in the entire 16-day window, though, is Sunday morning, 26 July. The swell is 4 ft from the SW, with a 19-second period, and the energy is strong (1287). The wind is a perfect calm, glassy 0 mph from the SE. This is as good as it gets for a point break: clean, long lines, and plenty of push. It’s a bit more size, but still manageable for strong intermediates.

Monday morning, 27 July is also excellent, with a 4 ft SW swell, 18-second period, and strong energy (1337). The wind is light from the E at 3 mph, making for glassy conditions. This is another top-tier morning.

The last big call is Wednesday morning, 29 July. The swell is 4 ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the energy is very strong (1341). The wind is glassy from the S at 3 mph. This is another excellent session for experienced surfers.

Crowds are listed as "sometimes" at Playa Manzanilla, so on these standout mornings, especially the weekends, expect a few locals out. But with a point break this consistent, there’s plenty of wave to go around.

Rusty.

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