Playa Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a solid run of surf at Playa Negra, a consistent beach and point setup that’s meant for the advanced crew. The water is a warm 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in boardshorts.

The week kicks off on Thursday morning, the 23rd of July, with some small 2ft swell from the SW. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. The real action starts to build on Friday the 24th. The morning brings a cleaner 3ft SW swell, and the wind is light cross-offshore, which will keep things tidy. The combined energy is already moderate (869), and it’s a good sign of things to come.

Saturday the 25th is similar, with a 3ft SW swell and that same light cross-off wind in the morning, keeping the face clean. The energy is picking up (890). By Sunday the 26th, we’re seeing a 4ft SW swell with offshore wind in the morning, and the waves are taking shape. The energy is climbing (978). The standout for the first week is Sunday afternoon. That 4ft SW swell, with the wind flipping to a light offshore breeze from the east, and the combined energy jumping to 1117—this is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The period is a punchy 18 seconds, so expect long lines and proper power.

Monday the 27th keeps the goods coming with a 4ft SW swell and offshore winds in the morning. The energy is strong (1410). Tuesday the 28th is the big one. The morning sees a 6ft SW swell, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is pumping at 1766. This is serious, expert-level surf. The swell direction is a solid SW, which matches the optimum WNW direction for this break fairly well, so the point will be handling it nicely.

Wednesday the 29th is a gem. The morning is glassy, with a 5ft SW swell. The combined energy is still very strong (1327). With a 16-second period, this is a proper groundswell, and the glassy conditions will make it a dream. The water is still that warm 86°, so it’s a perfect day for a long session.

After that, the swell slowly backs off. Thursday the 30th sees a 4ft SW swell, and the morning is clean with cross-offshore winds. The energy is still solid (688). Friday the 31st drops to 3ft SW swell, but the morning is clean, and the afternoon has a light offshore breeze, so it’s good, clean fun. The energy is moderate (452).

Moving into the first week of August, the swell continues to fade. Saturday the 1st of August has a 3ft SW swell, with offshore winds in the morning. Sunday the 2nd is down to 2ft, but the morning is clean with a light offshore breeze. The energy is low (238). From Monday the 3rd onwards, it gets small and, for a few days, a bit ordinary. There’s a couple of good clean windows, like Monday afternoon with a glassy 3ft SW swell, and Tuesday morning with a moderate offshore breeze, but the waves are just 2ft. The energy is dropping (157). By the 5th, it’s down to 1ft, and the energy is weak (88). There’s a gap of a few days with very little to recommend.

The last chance for a decent wave comes on Thursday the 6th of August, with a 2ft SW swell and a clean offshore breeze in the afternoon, and the energy is a bit better (200). Friday the 7th has a slight bump up to 3ft, but the conditions are a bit mixed. Overall, the best of the lot is that Tuesday the 28th morning with the 6ft swell and the light cross-offshore wind, or the glassy Wednesday the 29th. Those are the days to mark on the calendar.

Rusty, signing off.

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