Playa Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a real solid run of waves on the cards for Playa Negra over the next couple of weeks, and let me tell you, the water is cooking. It's sitting at 86°F, which is a good couple of degrees warmer than usual for this time of year – you’ll feel that bathwater on your skin.

The first call is for Tuesday, September 8th. We’re kicking off with some nice, clean swell. The morning brings a 2ft groundswell from the SW with a very long 18-second period. That’s pure energy, and with the E wind blowing offshore at 9 mph, the surface will be glassy. The combined energy is a solid 625, so there’s a bit of grunt in the water. It’s a consistent, exposed point, so you’ll find a few mates out there, but it’s not a zoo. The afternoon turns glassy as the wind drops to zero—perfect conditions for a late session on 2ft waves.

Wednesday, September 9th keeps the good times rolling. The ENE wind is a moderate offshore breeze in the morning, cleaning up that 3ft swell. The energy is sitting at 674. The afternoon sees a lighter ESE offshore at 6 mph, with the swell bumping up to 3ft and keeping that 16-second period. It’s a very good window of surf.

Now, the standout. Thursday, September 10th is the session to circle. The morning is looking exceptional with a 4ft swell from the SW and a 17-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1115 – that’s a serious amount of water moving. The E wind is a gentle offshore, keeping the faces clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon, however, gets a bit choppy with a cross-onshore wind, so grab the morning.

Friday, September 11th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is clean with a 4ft swell and a cross-offshore breeze, so it’s still surfable. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind.

The following week, from September 12th through the 15th, the swell drops a bit, hovering around 2ft to 3ft, but there are still clean windows. The mornings on Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th have light offshore winds over that smaller swell. On Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th, the wind goes glassy, making even the 1ft and 2ft waves look fun on a log.

Wednesday, September 16th sees a bit of a pulse again, with a 4ft swell and a clean cross-offshore breeze.

Looking further out, September 17th through September 20th has some smaller surf, but the mornings are consistently clean. The real highlight in the second week is Tuesday, September 22nd. The wind is dead flat, glassy, with a 3ft SW swell and a solid 16-second period. The energy is at 592. It’s a promising call for a clean, mellow session.

Overall, the best bet is the Thursday, September 10th morning session. Get it while the wind is good and the swell has some punch. Keep an eye on the smaller days for the longboard.

Rusty.

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